I came across a listing for this museum while googling "museums in Istanbul" and right away was sure my husband would love it. This is hands down the very most amazing literary museum I have ever been to (and I am a retired professor of literature, so I've been to a few!). The audio tour is a must -- narrated by the author and also containing excerpts from "The Museum of Innocence," it takes the viewer case by case (one case per chapter) through four flours of astounding depth and beauty. I have not read the book yet, nor has my husband, but I have a feeling we will be reading it soon (I read aloud to him most evenings). Interestingly, there was a gentleman sitting in a chair on the second floor for much of the time that we were there, and afterwards I wondered if it might not be Mr. Pamuk himself, there to observe the reactions of those visiting this incredible work of art he has created... I would absolutely love to go back after we read the book, but as we live in the United States, this will not happen soon. A must for anyone interested in books or object culture or just a wonderful story (or two).

You will feel it as true as you stepped into someone's home. All items have a temperature of body and skin. They are alive and talking. It's hard to seperate novel from life. and it should be the purpose of this museum. For the pure love, Kemal said “Herkes bilsin, çok mutlu bir hayat yaşadım.” (Let everyone know, I lived a very happy life.)

Wonderful in every sense. Pamuk's books get a new dimension once you visit the museum. His drawings allow a closer look at his creative process. The museum is a lovely memory of recent Turkish history, too. I left in tears of joy.