Now, it is time to talk about private museums of Istanbul which are located far from Sultanahmet on the Bosphorus Coastline. Consider visiting the first private museum of Turkey: Sadberk Hanım Museum (https://www.sadberkhanimmuzesi.org.tr/tr) located in Sarıyer which is one of the most beautiful spots of the city.
Sadberk Hanım Museum in Sarıyer
The building was once an Ottoman mansion
Sadberk Hanım Museum is a unique place due to the fact that it has an incredibly interesting feminine collection that enables us to understand how women dressed, what kind of jewellery they wore during the late Ottoman era. Of course, it is also a home to a wide range of other collections such as tiles, calligraphy, porcelain belonging to the 19th century. The place gives you a glimpse of the elegance of the late Ottoman daily life. It also has a collection of books which are recollections of earlier exhibitions.
Pieces of female costumes from Sadberk Hanım Museum
An example of white wedding gowns initially worn by the members of the Ottoman Dynasty at the beginning of the 20th century. The fashion was adopted from the British aristocracy. Before Turkish women of all ranks wore colourful wedding dresses.
The Book dedicated to Women’s Costumes of the Late Ottoman Era
Here is a wonderful temporary exhibition from the Sadberk Hanım Museum about Ottoman Jewels.
You can purchase the book of this wonderful exhibition at Sadberk Hanım Museum book store
Pabuç/Shoes for example is one of the interesting books you can find in the bookstore of Sadberk Hanım Museum
Sakip Sabanci Museum
Follow the Bosphorus coastline and visit the Sakıp Sabancı Museum (https://www.sakipsabancimuzesi.org/) in Emirgan. Emirgan is also a very beautiful spot along the coast of Bosphorus and Sakıp Sabancı Museum overlooks this amazing scenery.
Sakıp Sabancı Museum has been a home to many interesting exhibitions. Many Turkish artists such as Osman Hamdi Bey and Avni Lifij as well as leading edge international artists such as Ali Wai Wai, Abramovich have been hosted in Sakıp Sabancı Museum. If you decide to spend a part of your day at the museum, don’t forget to visit the MSA Restaurant&café inside it. It has the most amazing view you will ever see in your life. The menu is special.
View of Sakip Sabanci Museum
Inside the Sakıp Sabancı Museum
The View from the MSA Restaurant in Sakıp Sabancı Museum
Also have a look over the Fistikli Teras (literally meaning the terrace of peanuts) with a wonderful view of the Bosphorus. The terrace hosts all sorts of concerts from Jazz to Baroque during spring and summer.
A Jazz Concert at the Fistikli Terrace
