JJ G

★ 4 3 months ago

This is a small museum right off Istikal Caddesi and close to Taksim Square. I was interested in seeing its Orientalist paintings - particularly the popular "The Tortoise Trainer". This is generally interpreted as poking fun at how difficult it was to reform and modernize the Ottoman Empire. Like how hard it is to herd cats. The museum also had a delightful installation by Swedish artist Asa Jungnelius. She works primarily with glass (here) and stone. I didn't care too much about the other exhibits (weights and measures, some ceramics). Entrance is a reasonable TL300.

Victoria Panchenko

★ 5 3 months ago

I enjoyed visiting this museum. There are five not very large floors. You're recommended to start from the top, you can see modern art there. From the third floor down, there are more traditional exhibits. They also have VR zone, but we've missed a session. I mostly liked "classic" part, but contemporary exhibition, as I understand, changes. Overall, different periods artworks mixed up here and it feels harmonious, which is usually difficult to reach.

Sarah Garcia Ocampo

★ 5 7 months ago

The museum's collection is not too big, but it is very, very well curated and super interesting. Every floor has its secrets to unveil. There is a mix of classic and contemporary art. Once a week, the museum is free. It was super nice to visit the museum late at night: it was quiet, there were not too much people and it's quite close to other monuments (Galata tower) and the subway. I really loved visiting the Pera Museum!