Pera Museum and Istanbul Research Institute’s exhibition From Istanbul to Byzantium: Paths to Rediscovery, 1800–1955, curated by Brigitte Pitarakis, explores the central role of the Ottoman capital in shaping the emerging discipline of Byzantine studies. Within the scope of the exhibition, a guided tour is held with a limited number of participants, accompanied by the project manager of the exhibition, Gülru Tanman.
About Gülru Tanman
After graduating from Bilkent University, Department of Archaeology and Art History, Gülru Tanman completed her MA in Byzantine archaeology and art history at Birmingham University. Currently, she is the head of Istanbul Research Institute and also works in the Byzantine-focused exhibitions, publications and conferences of the institute.
The tour will be in Turkish. Admission: 50 TL (Free admissions for Friends of Pera Museum.)
To join the tour, you can buy a ticket from Biletix or make a reservation via the e-mail address reception@peramuzesi.org.tr. Places are limited.
Temporary Exhibition
Pera Museum and Istanbul Research Institute’s exhibition From Istanbul to Byzantium: Paths to Rediscovery, 1800–1955, curated by Brigitte Pitarakis, explores the central role of the Ottoman capital in shaping the emerging discipline of Byzantine studies.
Click for more information about the exhibition.
Pera Museum’s Cold Front from the Balkans exhibition curated by Ali Akay and Alenka Gregorič brings together contemporary artists from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia.
This is one of Stanisław Chlebowski’s larger canvasses dealing with themes other than battles; only Ottoman Life at the Sweet Waters now at the Istanbul Military Museum can compare with it in size.
Due to its existence behind closed doors, the lifestyle and attires of the women in the Harem have been one of the most fascinating topics for western painters and art enthusiasts alike.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
The museum is closed on Mondays.
On Wednesdays, the students can
visit the museum free of admission.
Full ticket: 300 TL
Discounted: 150 TL
Groups: 200 TL (minimum 10 people)
