CeramicsPainted Jug (Late Roman)MS 4. yüzyıl
01 04Private museum – Osmangazi, Bursa
The Anatolian story of clay, copper and silk
3,400 inventoried works in five galleries: ceramics, metalwork, textiles, manuscripts and daily life. Buy your ticket online and join guided tours and workshops.
02 04
Memory of Clay permanent exhibition
420 ceramic works from the 6th century BCE to the Republican period.
03 04
Ceramics workshop for children
Ages 7-12; shaping and painting with clay. Weekends at 11:00.
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School and group visits
Curriculum-linked programmes; 15% off for groups of 15 or more.
- 2014
- Opened
- 3.400+
- Inventoried works
- 5
- Themed galleries
- 38.000
- Visitors in 2025
Ömürhan Cultural Museum
From one family's collection to everyone's museum
The museum's core is the 1,100 works gathered over 40 years by Bursa collector Ömür Hanımoğlu. The cultural foundation established in 2014 turned this collection into a museum in a historic han. The collection has since grown to 3,400 works, each inventoried, photographed and backed by a conservator's report.
- IEvery work can be looked up online by inventory number
- IIAudio guide and accessible visit programmes
- IIIConservation laboratory and education workshops
Highlights from the collection
View allFive galleries, 3,400 works
Highlights from the museum's five galleries. Filter by period, material and gallery; each work shows its inventory number, story and current display status.
CeramicsPainted Jug (Late Roman)MS 4. yüzyıl
CeramicsSeljuk Sgraffito Plate13. yüzyıl
CeramicsTulip-Motif Plate (Iznik Style)16. yüzyıl sonu
MetalworkTinned Copper Food Carrier19. yüzyıl
MetalworkSilver Filigree Belt19. yüzyıl sonu
TextilesBursa Kemha Kaftan Fragment17. yüzyıl
TextilesBursa Silk Shawl19. yüzyıl
Manuscripts and PaperCarved Walnut Book Stand (Rahle)18. yüzyılExhibitions and workshops
Full calendarThis month at the museum
Now on viewExhibition
Memory of Clay: Anatolian Ceramics (Permanent Exhibition)
2 Jan 2026 – 12 Mar 2028
420 ceramic works from the 6th century BCE to the Republican period.
- Venue
- Ömürhan Museum – Main Building
- Admission
- Included with museum entry
- 3Nov2026ExhibitionWomen of the Silk Road: Temporary Exhibition3 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 · Ömürhan Museum – Main BuildingUpcoming
- 6Nov2026WorkshopCeramics Workshop for Children (ages 7-12)6 November 2026, 11:00 · Education and Workshops BuildingUpcoming
- 10Nov2026WorkshopAdult Marbling Workshop10 November 2026, 14:00 · Education and Workshops BuildingUpcoming
- 14Nov2026WorkshopCalligraphy and Illumination Workshop (two weekends)14 Nov – 21 Nov 2026 · Education and Workshops BuildingUpcoming
Online tickets
All optionsBook your ticket in advance
Your QR-coded ticket arrives by email, so you go straight to the galleries without queuing.
Full Ticket
Adult
Entry to all five galleries; audio guide extra.
280 ₺
VAT included, per person
- Entry to all five galleries
- Special exhibitions included
- Fast entry with QR code
- Audio guide extra
Guided General Tour
60 min, 11:00 and 14:30
25 highlights with an expert guide.
120 ₺
+ VAT · Per person, museum ticket extra
- 60-minute tour
- Maximum 20 people
- Turkish/English
Individual Card
1 person
Unlimited museum entry for 12 months.
900 ₺
12 months, VAT included
- Unlimited entry for 12 months
- 20% off workshops
- Opening invitations
The visit
What awaits you at the museum
- I
A historic han building
The courtyard han dating from the 17th century kept its original fabric when converted into a museum.
- II
Turkish-English audio guide
Audio commentary for 120 works, with a separate track for children.
- III
Accessible visits
Lifts, wheelchairs, tactile models and sign-language tours.
- IV
Education programmes
Curriculum-linked school programmes and adult workshops run every week.
- V
Online inventory look-up
Look up a work's period, material, gallery and status by inventory number.
Plan your visit
Visit and Group Ticket Calculator
Choose the number of visitors and extras to see the total ticket cost, including the group discount for 15 or more.
Visit and Group Ticket Calculator
Choose the number of visitors and extras to see the total ticket cost, including the group discount for 15 or more.
Inventory
Look up a work by inventory number
Access the identity details of any work in the museum with its inventory number in the format OKM-2014-0112: period, material, gallery and display status.
Visit plan
From the gate to the galleries
- I
Buy a ticket
Buy a full, student or family ticket online; the QR code arrives by email.
- II
Pick a day and time
To avoid crowds we recommend the 09:30-11:00 morning slot.
- III
Tour the galleries
Tour the five galleries with an audio guide or guided tour.
- IV
Join a workshop
Put what you've learnt into practice in ceramics, marbling, calligraphy and illumination workshops.
Open to everyone
View allVisitor Services
Guided Tours60-minute thematic and general tours with expert guidesA general tour daily at 11:00 and 14:30, with themed tours at weekends.
Education Workshops and School ProgrammesCurriculum-linked school programmes and ceramics, marbling, calligraphy and illumination workshopsHands-on learning programmes for school groups and adults.
Children and Family ProgrammesWeekend family workshops, night at the museum and birthdaysDiscovery backpacks, family tours and a night-at-the-museum programme for ages 3-12.
Accessibility and Audio GuideTactile models, audio-described guide and sign-language toursAn accessible museum experience for all visitors.
Research Library and ArchiveResearcher access to a 12,000-volume library and the works archiveAn appointment-only reading room for students and researchers.
Event and Venue HireCorporate events in the han courtyard and exhibition hallsA 200-person han courtyard, an 80-seat conference room and private dinners.Group visits
A guided day for your school or group
Choose the programme and reserve a day and time; our guide will meet your group at the entrance.
- School Group Visit1 h 30 min60 TRY per student, teachers free
- School Programme with Workshop2 h 30 min6,000 TRY for up to 25 students
- Corporate / Association Group Tour1 h 30 min3,500 TRY for up to 20 + tickets
- University Field Class1 h 30 minFree (at the request of a faculty member)
- Accessible Tour (sign language / tactile)1 h 30 minFree
- Private Guided Tour1 h1,800 TRY for up to 12 + tickets
From the galleries
All albumsViews of the Galleries
From the visitors' book
A small but very carefully run museum. The labels are plain and informative, and the audio guide is short and well conceived. I especially loved the silk gallery.
We joined the programme with workshop with our students. The educators pitched things at the children's level and the worksheets matched the curriculum.
The research library and works archive are a unique resource for regional material-culture studies. The booking process is easy and staff are helpful.
Our children loved the torchlit tour at Night at the Museum. The family ticket and discovery backpacks are really well thought out.
Collection notes
All articlesMuseum Journal
A First-Visit Guide to the Museum: Galleries, Timing and Practical TipsGallery order, best times, ticket options and handy tips for first-time visitors to Ömürhan Cultural Museum.- How Is a Ceramic Restored? Notes from the Conservation LaboratoryA broken plate's journey from documentation to the final retouch, and the principle of reversibility in restoration.
- Museum Visits with Children: Eight Tips by Age GroupEducator tips on how children aged 3-6, 7-12 and 13+ can enjoy a museum.
- The Story of Bursa Silk: From Cocoon to KaftanThe kemha fragment at the heart of Gallery 3 and the six-century story of Bursa's silk tradition.
With thanks
Supporters and Corporate Partners
- Ömürhan Kültür ve Eğitim Vakfı
- Osmangazi Kültür Derneği
- Zeytinburnu Sanat Kolektifi
- Uludağ Zanaat Derneği
- Bursa Eski Eserler Dostları
- Tophane Esnaf Odası
- Sütun Restorasyon Atölyesi
- Hanlar Bölgesi Kalkındırma Birliği
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