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The Palace Collections Museum is a unique treasure of Ottoman heritage. Located in the Dolmabahce Palace complex, this magnificent museum offers an extraordinary collection that reflects the architectural grandeur and cultural richness of the Ottoman Empire.
The Palace Collections Museum is a museum of the last period of the Ottoman Empire. From magnificent furniture to fabulous textiles, and rare porcelains to historical manuscripts, the wide range of works provide a unique view into imperial life in the past.
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About The The Palace Collections Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry with Audio Guide
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Skip the long ticket lines and enter the Palace Collection Museum with ease.
Get your QR code easily when you are in close proximity to the entrance of the museum.
Discover fascinating collections of handicrafts, precious jewelry, historical dresses, and antique furniture from the Ottoman period.
Specially curated exclusive audio guide for you to learn all about the museum.
The museum offers an atmosphere full of history and art.
Go on a historical exploration accompanied by the magnificent views of the palace and its surroundings.
About the Palace Collections Museum
The Dolmabahce Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid and symbolizes the grandeur of the late Ottoman Empire. Located in the kitchen building of the palace, the "Palace Collections Museum" exhibits various objects of historical and cultural value and presents the Ottoman heritage to visitors.
The museum consists of three sections: Art Gallery, Museum, and Depot. Each section serves a different purpose and reflects the Ottoman period in a broad sense.
Art Gallery: Displays elegant examples of Ottoman art. Here, you can find works such as jewelry, paintings, and manuscripts.
Museum: Presents items from important structures such as Dolmabahce, Beylerbeyi, Topkapi, and Yildiz palaces, as well as Aynalikavak, Kucuksu, Ihlamur, and Maslak pavilions. In addition, products such as Yildiz Porcelain and Hereke Carpet are exhibited.
Depot: This is the section where valuable items that are not on display but need to be protected are stored. In the depot, preparations are made for future exhibitions, and the objects are preserved.
The museum is an essential center for those who want to explore Ottoman history and art in detail with its regular exhibitions.
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Hours & Meeting
The Palace Collections Museum is open to visitors between 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM every day except Monday. The museum is closed on Mondays.
How To Get There?
Palace Collections Museum is very close to the Kabataş tram station.
Take the T1 tram to Kabataş or the funicular from Taksim metro station and get off at Kabataş station.
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All About The Palace Collections Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry with Audio Guide
The Palace Collections Museum takes its visitors on a journey of history and culture with its rich collections. The museum consists of three main sections, and the collections section of the museum consists of 13 separate sections and a depot section. Each section exhibits important works belonging to the elegant and detailed history of the Ottoman Empire. Let's now examine these sections and find out what they contain.
Sections of the Museum
The Collections of Sultan Abdulhamid II: In this special section where Sultan Abdulhamid II’s personal belongings are exhibited, you will find many interesting objects related to the sultan’s daily life. From his carriage to his sword, from his carpentry tools to his prayer beads, various objects reflect the Sultan’s lifestyle and personal taste. In addition, the collection of 25th accession gifts reveals the art and engineering understanding of the period.
Children's Clothing: In this section, you will discover historical children's clothing. Many historical clothes, from cotton onesies to children's hats, provide important information about the clothing of palace children and reveal the fashion of the period.
Toys and Educational Artefacts: This section, where you can see educational and play equipment belonging to Durrusehvar Sultan, the daughter of Caliph Abdulmecid Efendi, exhibits the educational and entertainment world of palace children. The toys and educational equipment used by Durrusehvar Sultan at a young age reflect the importance and interest given to the education of members of the dynasty.
Furniture: Discover the furniture collection that reveals the elegant interiors of Ottoman palaces. In this section, where various furniture is exhibited in terms of style and place of production, you will see the elegant details of Ottoman interiors.
The Art of Hat (Calligraphy) and Writing Sets: In the calligraphy and writing sets collection, you can examine objects such as seals, inkwells, pencil sharpeners, and paperweights, which have an important place in Ottoman official and social life. In addition, religious objects and tile panels are also exhibited in this section, where you will discover the elegant details of Ottoman culture.
Porcelain: Start exploring our porcelain collection from the late Ottoman period. Yildiz Porcelain products are among the important pieces of this collection, along with French, German, and English porcelains. These porcelains reflect the lifestyle and artistic understanding of the period.
Embroidery: Embroidered works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries await you in this section. The collection includes various embroidered textiles like coffee tray covers, tablecloths, prayer rugs, sherbet covers, ablution towels, women's clothing, and covers for religious objects.
Silver Tableware: You can see the silver and gold plated tableware used to host high-ranking guests of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. These elegant examples reflect the period's table manners and the variety of tableware.
Hereke Imperial Factory: Examine the prestigious fabrics produced at Hereke Imperial Factory. These special textile products have won awards both in palace furnishing and at international exhibitions, and reveal the textile art of the period.
Light Fittings: This section, which is an example of 19th-century lighting technology, offers a wide range from giant crystal chandeliers to small hand-held candlesticks. These lighting tools reflect the light sources and aesthetic understanding of the period.
Heating, Industrial, and Medical Equipment: You can examine various heating, health, and industrial tools that make daily life in the palace easier. This section shows the technological innovations of the 19th century and how these innovations were used in the Ottoman palace.
Clocks and Musical Instruments: Discover various clocks and musical instruments that reflect the Ottoman dynasty's love of music. Valuable musical instruments such as the Hamburg-made Steinway piano reveal the musical understanding and aesthetic taste of the period.
Books: This section includes selected works from the Dolmabahce Palace Library of Caliph Abdulmecid Efendi. The content of the library reflects the knowledge and cultural accumulation of the period and provides important information about Ottoman intellectual life.
The Depot: In the depot section of the museum, many objects are preserved under appropriate conditions and stored in a traceable order. This depot, which has the identity of the first and only depot in our country, reveals the modern museum understanding and meticulous work aimed at the protection of objects.
Each section will introduce you to different aspects of the Ottoman period and provide in-depth information about history and culture. We wish you a pleasant discovery tour!
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The Palace Collections Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry with Audio Guide Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I visit the Palace Collections Museum?
What is the relevance between the Palace Collections Museum and the Dolmabahce Palace?
The Palace Collections Museum is located in the Palace Kitchens building of the Dolmabahce Palace and is a part of this palace complex. The museum exhibits objects from Ottoman palaces such as the Dolmabahce, Beylerbeyi, Topkapi and Yildiz palaces.
Which periods are the works exhibited in the museum?
The Palace Collections Museum exhibits works from the late Ottoman Empire. These works mainly include objects dating from the 19th century and early 20th century.
What hours can I visit the museum?
You can visit the Palace Collections Museum every day except Mondays. Visiting hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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The Palace Collections Museum offers the opportunity to see valuable works of art and objects of daily life from the late Ottoman Empire. The rich collections and aesthetic details provide a unique experience for history and culture enthusiasts.