Karagöz Museum

Bursa Metropolitan Municipality established the only Karagöz Museum in Türkiye. The museum displays figures, puppets, and other materials related to the traditional Karagöz and Hacivat shadow plays. The museum, which began operations in 1997, was reorganized in 2007 to attain its current modern appearance.

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The museum was established in a building that had served as a transformer station until 1997. Following renovations in 2007, it became Türkiye’s first and only Karagöz Museum. The museum exhibits numerous elements and figures related to Karagöz culture. It functions as a cultural center that showcases not only traditional shadow plays but also works related to puppetry.

Museum Structure and Exhibits

The museum consists of three main galleries.

The Karagöz Figure Making Workshop is designed for children aged 8 to 13. In this workshop, children create Karagöz figures using transparent folders and present them on a screen. This activity aims to develop children’s manual skills such as drawing, coloring, and using scissors.

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The museum features a performance hall with a capacity of 69 spectators. This hall presents live Karagöz Shadow Play performances. The shows are conducted as solo performances by artists known as Hayali.

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The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 09:00 and 17:30. It is closed on January 1 and the first days of religious holidays. The museum is easily accessible by public transportation. Guided tours are also arranged for school groups.

Address: Çekirge Neighborhood, Çekirge Cd. No:159, 16265 Osmangazi / BURSA

Phone: (0224) 716-3761

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The museum can be reached by bus from the D0136 Süleyman Çelebi Stop. Alternatively, visitors can take the light rail system’s T1 or T2 lines and get off at Sırameşeler Station, then walk approximately 600 meters to reach the museum.

In 2009, the Karagöz Shadow Play was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. In this context, the Karagöz Museum plays a significant role in preserving and promoting this culture.

The Karagöz Museum operates as a cultural center established to preserve, promote, and sustain the traditional Turkish shadow play known as Karagöz.