Karagöz Museum
Karagöz Müzesi
A museum devoted to Karagöz, the traditional Turkish shadow puppet theatre. Bursa is the home of this UNESCO-listed art form.
Karagöz shadow puppet shows centre on the dialogue between two comic characters, Karagöz and Hacivat. The form is traditionally said to have originated in Bursa and is on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The museum is near Çekirge and holds shadow puppets from around the world along with camel-hide puppets. It is small but fun, and suitable for children. Short performances are often held on weekends. Admission is very cheap, and it is closed on Mondays. Nearby is the tomb of Karagöz and Hacivat, a memorial.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Çekirge Hot Springs (Eski Kaplıca)
- Yeni Kaplıca
- Muradiye Complex
- İnkaya Plane Tree
- Tophane & Tombs of Osman and Orhan
- Bursa Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı & Bedesten)
- Grand Mosque of Bursa (Ulu Cami)
- Koza Han