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Museum of World Costumes

Museum of World Costumes

Museum in Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey

Museum of World Costumes (Turkish: Dünya Kostümleri Müzesi) is a museum of original folk clothing from various countries. Established in 2011, it is located in the Büyükçekmece district of Istanbul Province.

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The museum was established in a restored historic building situated at Çarşı St. 4 in the Mimar Sinan neighborhood of Büyükçekmece district in Istanbul Province by the municipality in 2011. The original folk costumes, accessories and some related objects were donated by various foreign folk dance groups, who participated at the "International Culture and Art Festival" held annually in Büyükçekmece,[1] which was four times awarded by the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts.[2]

The museum is open between 8:30 and 17:00 local time except Thursdays and Sundays.[2] Admission is free of charge.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Dünya Kostümleri Müzesi" (in Turkish). Büyükçekmece Belediyesi<. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Büyükçekmece Kostüm Müzesi Daha da Zenginleşti". Milliyet (in Turkish). 10 August 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2021.


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