Yaşayan Museum

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The Yaşayan ('Living') Museum is dedicated to preserving and educating visitors on the customs, arts and crafts of Turkey. The rooms, in a restored Ottoman mansion, have displays on Turkish traditions such as karagöz (shadow-puppet theatre) and plenty of opportunities for children to try their hand at Turkish crafts.