This is a list of museums within the cities of Northern Cyprus.
| Name | City | Type | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derivs Pasha Ethnographic Muse | Mansion | It is known as one of the hidden treasures of Lefkosa, and holds some of the city's richest Ottoman artifacts. | |
| Library and Lapidary Museum | House | Located not far from St. Sophia, it is an ancient building, and was in one period thought of as being a Venetian house. | |
| Lusignan House | House | ...known as one of the most beautifully restored houses in Lefkosa. | |
| Mevlevi Tekke Museum | Museum | ...from the early 17th century, was once used by Muslims for religious purposes. | |
| Museum of Barbarism | House | House of Major Dr. Nihat, during the 1960s when he served in the Cyprus Turkish Contingent ... During those troubled times, his house was attacked, and his wife and three children murdered. | |
| National Struggle Museum | Museum | Displays some of the most memorable artifacts; its purpose is to remember and educate people of the city's struggles done by Turkish Cypriots in the late 19th century | |
| Archaeological Site of Enkomi | Site | ...dating from the 13th century Enkomi, it was once inhabited by Greeks. | |
| Ayios Yuannis Church | Monastery | Featuring a timber roof, and built in the 12th century, it was originally a monastery, and later became known as the Latin chapel. | |
| Canbulat Museum | Castle | Named after the provincial governor of Kilis, Canbulat Bastion, built in the late 16th century, his tomb is also housed in this museum. | |
| Kantara Castle | Castle | This castle is located furthest east, and is known as one of the lowest in North Cyprus. The name Kantara translates as "bridge" or "arch"; the castle is known also known for one of the best views. During certain times of the year (with clear skies) it is possible to see the mountains of Turkey, or the snows of the Lebanon | |
| Othello Castle | Tower | Dating back to the medieval period, this tower was used to guard both the city of Famagusta and the harbour. | |
| Ruins of Salamis | Site | Salamis became the capital of Cyprus back in 1100 B.C.; it is also known as an ancient Roman city, and spreads over a mile | |
| Salamis Royal Tombs & Museum | Site | Up until several decades ago this site was practically a first-come-first-served for any treasure hunter. Becoming famous in the 1950s, scientists began exploration and evacuation of the site, and found tombs dated to the 7th and 8th centuries. | |
| Sipahi Ay Trias Bascilica | Site | Originally built in the 6th century, it was soon destroyed a century later during an Arab raid. During the 9th century small buildings arose near this destructive site such as small churches, but these soon too became abandoned. In the mid-1950s archaeologists have re-discovered this abandoned site and have been working a great deal to uncover lost memories. | |
| St. Barnabas Museum | Monastery | It can be easily recognized by its unique structure consisting of two fairly large domes. It is named after Joses who was a native of Salamis (an ancient Roman city), was given the name Barnabas meaning a son of Prophecy by Christian apostles. | |
| Akkule Mosque | Built in the early 17th century for guards of the city, it was used to help satisfy their religious needs | ||
| Dungeon and Museum of Namik Kernal | Palace | This Venetian Palace was used as a prison during the Ottoman period in the 16th century | |
| Antiphonitis Monastery | Church | Dating between the 12th and 15th century this monastery was once used as a church, whereas now it is now a beautiful tourist attraction | |
| Bellapais Abbey | Church | Also known as the Abbey of Peace was built in the 13th century by the Canons Regular. It is said to be the ruins of a monastery and it is now displayed as a museum including a restaurant and café | |
| Girne Archangelos Icon Museum | Church | Built in the 1860s this Greek Orthodox church is one of the best known in the city of Girne | |
| Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum | Museum | Said to have been sailed around 300 B.C. she sank just a mile off of the coast of Kyrenia | |
| Monument and Museum of Freedom and Peace | Museum | Historical museum located where some of the first Turkish troops landed | |
| St. Hilarion Castle | Castle | Located in the Kyrenia mountain range and was traditionally known as a monastery | |
| Fine Arts Museum | Villa | Built in the 1930s it houses a vas collection of decorative arts | |
| Girne Museum of Folk Art | House | Opening in 1974 and located on the Kyrenia harbor it was originally used as housing for Cypriots | |
| Palace of Vouni | Palace | Thought to have been built during the Persian occupation around 330 B.C. | |
| Ruins of Soli | Ruins/ Museum | Its history dates back to 6000 B.C. and has been called relatively small, but holds a vas amount of historical significance | |
| Guzelyurt Museum of Archeology & Natural History | Museum | Historical museum where the flooring in the museum is dedicated to natural history | |
| St. Mamas Church & Icon Museum | Church | Was once claimed to be a monastery and houses many artifacts that are on display | |
| Aphendrika Castle | Castle | Constructed in the 6th century the castle now is property of the city and used as a temple | |
| Iskele Icon Museum | Church | Built in the early 12th century and inaugurated as a museum in 1991, it now contains many of wall paintings | |