Culture and art / Museum
Princes' Islands Museum (Adalar Müzesi)
Adalar, İstanbul
A city museum on Büyükada telling the history, daily life and culture of the Princes' Islands.
Its story
The museum was opened on Büyükada by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality and tells the story of the islands from the Byzantine period to the present. The exhibition features photographs, documents, oral history recordings and everyday objects relating to island life. Ferry culture, the summer-house tradition, fishing and the islands' multicultural society are among the main themes. The museum is a good stop to gain context before starting a tour of the island.
Key facts
- Admission
- İBB museum; check current fees and hours
- Getting there
- Walk from Büyükada pier
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Rainy day
- Traveling with kids
Location
40.85611, 29.12472
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalar_M%C3%BCzesi | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_the_Princes%27_Islands