Education Workshops and School Programmes

Curriculum-linked school programmes and ceramics, marbling, calligraphy and illumination workshops

Education Workshops and School Programmes

Hands-on learning programmes for school groups and adults.

Workshops from 450 TRY

The museum's education unit lets you learn the production techniques behind the works in the collection hands-on. Workshops take place in the fully equipped studios of the Education Building with master teachers.

School programmes

From primary grade 3 to high school grade 11, we offer three-hour programmes linked to the outcomes of Social Studies, History, Visual Arts and Science: museum tour, worksheet and hands-on workshop. A preliminary visit and teaching materials are free for teachers.

Types of workshop

  • Ceramics: Shaping and glazing with clay (ages 7-12 and adults).
  • Marbling (ebru): Pattern work on water (adults).
  • Calligraphy and illumination: Basic pen hold, gold leaf and pattern (adults).
  • Weaving: Introduction to kilim and cloth weaving.

Individual workshop places are booked online; for school groups a date is set on the appointments page. Materials are included in workshops; you can take your work home (ceramics are fired and handed over within a week).

For details and booking, use our appointments page or contact the education team at bilgi@omurhanmuze.org.tr; requests are answered within two working days.

Scope of service

  • Curriculum-linked school programmes
  • Ceramics, marbling, calligraphy, illumination
  • Free preliminary visit for teachers
  • Materials included

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Frequently asked questions

On which days can I visit the museum?
Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-17:30; open until 20:00 on Fridays. Closed on Mondays.
Do I have to buy my ticket online?
Not compulsory; you can also buy at the desk. But online tickets avoid queuing and give a guarantee on busy days.
Is the museum card accepted?
Museum-card holders reserve a time slot with a 40 TRY reservation fee (audio guide included) and show their card at entry.
Can I take photographs in the museum?
Photography without flash is allowed for personal use. Tripods, selfie sticks and commercial shoots require prior permission.
What accessibility services does the museum offer?
We offer lifts, wheelchairs, tactile models, audio-described guide, sign-language tours and quiet hours.
WhatsApp +90 224 555 74 40 bilgi@omurhanmuze.org.tr