The Republic of Türkiye turns 103! 🎉 To celebrate this meaningful day with children, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) and Kültür AŞ have prepared a fun-filled program at the Panorama 1453 History Museum.
On Thursday, October 29, a full lineup of delightful activities awaits, from cotton candy and illusion shows to Republic-themed workshops and a puppet show. Best of all, museum entry and all events are free! 🎁
We've gathered all the program details for you. 👇
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 16:00
📍 Venue: Panorama 1453 History Museum
🎟️ Admission: Free museum entry and events
📱 Workshops: Registration required via the Radar Türkiye app
🏛️ Organizers: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Kültür AŞ
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:00 – 16:00 | 🍭 Cotton candy giveaway |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | 🎩 Illusion show |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | 🎨 Republic-themed sand painting workshop |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | 👜 Republic-themed tote bag painting workshop |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | 🎩 Illusion show |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | 🎭 Puppet show |
Cotton candy will be handed out throughout the event, from 12:00 to 16:00. A sweet treat for the little ones on this festive day! 🎈
For fans of magic and illusion, there are two shows during the day: the first starts at 12:00 and the second at 15:00. If you miss the first, you can still catch the second! ✨
Children will have fun while creating their own works celebrating the spirit of the Republic:
🖌️ Sand painting workshop (12:30 – 13:30): Kids will create Republic-themed pictures using colored sand.
👜 Tote bag painting workshop (14:00 – 15:00): Kids will paint their own Republic-themed tote bags. A lovely keepsake from the holiday!
‼️ Important: To join the workshops, you need to register through the Radar Türkiye app. Don't forget to reserve your spot in advance! 📱
The day wraps up with a puppet show starting at 15:30. A delightful finale for young audiences! 🎪
While you're there, don't forget to explore the museum! The Panorama 1453 History Museum is known for its impressive panoramic painting depicting the conquest of Istanbul. With free museum entry on the holiday, you and your children can enjoy the festivities and take a journey into history at the same time. 🎨
📱 Register for workshops: Complete your registration in the Radar Türkiye app ahead of time.
⏰ Arrive early: It may be busy on the holiday, so try to arrive when the program begins.
👕 Wear comfortable clothes: Keep in mind that clothes may get messy during the painting workshops.
🇹🇷 Bring a flag: Add to the festive spirit with Turkish flags!
Don't miss this fun program at the Panorama 1453 History Museum to fully enjoy the holiday spirit with your children on October 29. Let's celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the Republic together! 🎉🇹🇷
