Dunya Costume Museum

It is an establishment opened in order to protect the traditional Turkish and world costumes and transfer them to the next generations.

It is estimated that the building was built in the beginning of the 20th century. Approximately 110 years old building was used as a salt depot belonging to Tekel during the Ottoman period, and later it was rented as a dwelling. As of 04.07.2011, Büyükçekmece Municipality has been introduced to the culture as a Museum of World Costumes.
With the support of the people participating in Büyükçekemece Municipality International Culture and Art Festival, Büyükçekmece Municipality Barış Manço Cultural Center, Turkish Folklore Institution and people with costume archives, collections change every 6 months.Collections 59 countries consist of 1032 pieces in total. There are traditional Turkish costumes.