The Renovation of Atlı Köşk
After undergoing a meticulous nine-month restoration process, the historic Atlı Köşk within the Sakıp Sabancı Museum has reopened its doors to art enthusiasts on December 7.
Enhanced Exhibitions
The renovated Atlı Köşk now showcases updated presentations of its Arts of the Book and Calligraphy Collection, Painting Collection, and Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, offering visitors a unique and enriched experience with new acquisitions.
A Dynamic Collection
The renewed installation at Atlı Köşk reflects the museum's vision of a vibrant and living collection, bringing previously unseen artworks to the forefront. Extensive research on the Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection sheds new light on the history of the building and the context of its collections, both in physical displays and digital platforms.
Attention to Detail
Every aspect of the restoration, from carpets and chandeliers to clocks, furniture, and manuscripts, was executed with precision, while also incorporating improvements to enhance the building's earthquake resistance.
Digital Enrichment
In addition to the physical reopening, the Sakıp Sabancı Museum has expanded its digital archive platform, digitalSSM, with a significant increase in accessible works across various collections, providing a valuable resource for art history enthusiasts.
Interactive Experience
Visitors exploring the Arts of the Book and Calligraphy Collection galleries can now use QR codes on selected labels to access complete pages and covers of manuscripts on their personal devices, offering a more immersive encounter with the artworks.
Special Offer
To celebrate the Atlı Köşk's reopening, the Sakıp Sabancı Museum is offering a 30% discount on standard tickets every Friday from December 13 until the end of January, inviting more individuals to experience the newly renovated cultural gem.
