Discovering the Wonder of Mathematics at Sum Math Museum

Explore how SUM is transforming math learning into an unforgettable adventure

Located in Antalya, Turkey, the Uluslararası SUM Matematik Müzesi (International Sum Math Museum) is redefining how children and young learners engage with mathematics. Rather than treat math as abstract numbers on a page, SUM invites visitors to experience math as play, exploration, and hands-on discovery, uniquely blending education with interactive fun.

A Hub for Mathematical Exploration

SUM positions itself as one of the most comprehensive math museums in Europe and serves as an active learning space where hundreds of students participate daily in educational tours and workshops.

The museum’s offerings go far beyond a static gallery, they include guided museum tours, age-tailored workshops, and interactive after-school and weekend sessions designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Every activity is built around the idea that mathematics is best learned when it is experienced physically, socially, and creatively.

Learning Through Activity and Play

SUM’s programs are designed to make math tangible and engaging for students of all ages:

• Early Years (5–6 years): A dedicated early childhood mathematics section, rare in museum settings allows young learners to explore numbers, shapes, patterns, and logic through tactile installations, movement-based challenges, and guided play.

• Primary and Middle School Workshops: Structured sessions translate classroom concepts into real-world exploration. Students investigate geometry, patterns, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving through collaborative challenges.

• After-School and Weekend Programs: Extended learning opportunities combine math with games, storytelling, art, and experimentation to reinforce confidence and curiosity.

An International Vision for Math Education

SUM Math Museum was established with a broader global mission: to become an international project that expands access to innovative math education. A central goal of the organization is the design and opening of SUM Math Museums in different states across the United States.

This expansion vision reflects SUM’s belief that hands-on mathematical learning should be accessible to diverse communities. By creating a network of interactive math museums, the organization aims to cultivate curiosity, reduce math anxiety, and inspire a new generation of learners on an international scale.

Supporting Schools and Educators

SUM actively collaborates with schools to integrate experiential learning into educational programs. Structured museum visits and curriculum-aligned workshops allow educators to extend classroom instruction into immersive, real-world environments that deepen conceptual understanding.

Community and Events

Beyond student programming, SUM functions as a community hub for science and mathematics engagement. Conferences, family workshops, and special gatherings bring educators, researchers, and families together to celebrate discovery and lifelong learning.

Expert Leadership

The museum’s programming is guided by educators and academic advisors who ensure that every exhibit and workshop balances creativity with strong pedagogical foundations. This commitment helps maintain both educational rigor and playful exploration.

Transforming Math Education Through Play, Discovery, and Innovation

Math anxiety and disengagement remain common challenges in traditional education. SUM’s approach, combining hands-on discovery, play-based learning, and meaningful real-world connections, presents an alternative model where mathematics becomes approachable, memorable, and inspiring.

The Museum Turning Math Into an Adventure, and Taking It Global. By pairing local impact with an ambitious international vision, SUM Math Museum is not just a place to visit, it represents a movement toward reimagining how math is learned and experienced around the world.