Kars Cheese Museum Attracts Thousands

A thematic cheese museum in Kars, a city known for its dairy traditions, has drawn over 33,000 visitors in the past three months.

Located in one of Türkiye’s most prominent cheese-producing areas, the museum offers an immersive look into the region’s famed cheesemaking legacy. Visitors can explore staged reenactments of traditional production processes, providing insight into how iconic local cheeses are crafted, from the dense, aged kaşar to the alpine-style gruyère.

The museum’s interactive exhibits and educational approach have made it a growing destination for culinary tourists and cultural heritage enthusiasts alike. With its combination of local history and hands-on storytelling, the Kars Cheese Museum continues to position itself as a unique point of interest in Türkiye’s gastronomic landscape.