
Orhan Kemal Museum
Orhan Kemal Museum
Istanbul, Turkey
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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**★★★★★ SaraMoush — 3 years ago
Tiny but a wonderful slice of history. Could have more things in English. A good way to understand the heart of the city through its artists.
**★★★★★ C.K. — 6 years ago
Established with the support of Orhan Kemal Culture and Arts Center, the museum is situated in a five-story building in Cihangir neighborhood of Beyoglu. On display are photographs about his private life taken by Ara Güler, family photographs, original first edition of his books, his private letters, critics, articles and dissertations about his works. His study room contains his typewriter and many other personal belongings.His death mask is also exhibited in the museum. The building houses a b















