Efes Experience Museum Named World’s Best Museum
The Efes Experience Museum, located in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ephesus Ancient City, has been awarded the prestigious “Best Museum” prize. Competing against top contenders in technology, design, and exhibition at the globally renowned Mondo-Dr Awards, the Efes Experience Museum emerged victorious, earning first place and gaining international recognition.
After surpassing notable institutions like the Paris Eternal Mucha Museum and Denmark’s Carl Nielsen and Regan Vest museums to secure a spot in the top four, the Efes Experience Museum went on to compete in the finals against the Aramco VIP Visitor Center in Riyadh, India in Fashion in India, and Dome Des Invalides in Paris.
At the 2024 Mondo-Dr Awards, which took place on June 12th in Las Vegas, the Efes Experience Museum claimed the top prize in the “Museums” category. Last year, the award was won by the “Museum of the Future” in Dubai.
One of the First Museums to Combine Immersive Technology with Historical Storytelling
Organized by UK-based Modriale Publishing, which has been running uninterrupted for 40 years, the Mondo-Dr Awards recognize the best projects and achievements in the exhibition and hospitality sectors, with a focus on design, visitor experience, and technical innovation. The Efes Experience Museum, developed and operated by DEM Museology under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, was chosen by an independent jury of international experts.
The Efes Experience Museum
Situated in Selçuk, İzmir, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ephesus, the Efes Experience Museum offers visitors a groundbreaking experience by bringing the golden age of the ancient city to life. Using immersive technologies, the museum allows visitors to personally experience daily life, architecture, and art from ancient Ephesus.
Immersive technologies create a rich and enveloping audio-visual experience, making the stories feel real. Designed by a diverse team of architects, curators, designers, artists, technology experts, historians, and archaeologists from leading institutions in Turkey and around the world, the Efes Experience Museum provides an unparalleled exploration of the daily life, trade, art, and architecture of Ephesus’ golden age.
Developed and operated by DEM Müzecilik, an experience design company under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the museum is one of the world’s leading examples of combining historical storytelling with cutting-edge technology.
