Karagöz Museum

Bursa Established by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, the museum is Türkiye’s only Karagöz Museum. It 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.

Karagöz Müzesi (Culture Portal)

History and Structure

The museum was established in a building that had been used 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 showcasing not only traditional shadow plays but also works related to puppetry.

Museum Structure and Exhibits

The museum consists of three main galleries.

Education and Workshop Activities

The Karagöz Figure Creation 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. The activity aims to develop children’s manual skills such as drawing, coloring, and using scissors.

Karagöz Müzesi (Bursa Museum)

Performance Halls

The museum features a performance hall with a capacity of 69 people. This hall presents live Karagöz shadow play performances to visitors. The performances are conducted by individual artists known as Hayali.

Karagöz Gölge Oyunu (Bursa Museum)

Karagöz Gölge Oyunu (Bursa Museum)

Visit and Contact Information

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 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 Mahallesi, Çekirge Cd. No:159, 16265 Osmangazi / BURSA

Phone: (0224) 716-3761

Email:

Karagöz Müzesi (Culture Portal)

How to Get There

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.

UNESCO and Karagöz Culture

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 vital 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 Karagöz.