Güray Museum
Güray Museum is the world's first underground museum dedicated to ceramic and pottery art. Located in Avanos, beneath the volcanic rock of Cappadocia, the museum combines contemporary exhibitions with thousands of years of Anatolian ceramic tradition in a unique underground setting.
Key Info
Location: Avanos, Cappadocia
Duration: 45–90 minutes
Entrance: Paid
Best Time: During museum opening hours
Experience
The museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions showcasing handcrafted ceramics, archaeological pottery, contemporary artworks, and traditional Anatolian designs. Its underground galleries create a distinctive atmosphere, blending modern museum design with Cappadocia's famous rock-carved architecture.
Highlights
World's first underground ceramic museum
Contemporary and traditional ceramic exhibitions
Historic Anatolian pottery collections
Unique underground gallery spaces
Located in the heart of Avanos, Cappadocia's pottery center
How to Visit
Güray Museum is located in Avanos and can easily be combined with a pottery demonstration, the Red River (Kızılırmak), Avanos town center, and nearby attractions such as Zelve Open Air Museum and Paşabağ, making it an excellent stop for visitors interested in Cappadocia's artistic heritage.



