Pera Museum Istanbul: Workshops and Guided Tour in Layers of Transformation 2026

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Pera Museum in Istanbul: Workshops and a Guided Tour in Layers of Transformation​

Pera Museum’s adult programme Layers of Transformation runs from 6 November to 18 December 2026 alongside its Frank Bowling exhibition. It combines workshops and two guided tours. The 6 November tour has passed; the next announced tour is on 4 December.

What is the programme?​

Designed for adults aged 18 and over, the programme explores colour, layers, memory, the body and transformation through the exhibition. Methods include painting, collage, sewing, three-dimensional production and body work, alongside practices relating to art therapy and artivism.

Announced dates​

2026 date	Time	Event
6 November	19:00	Exhibition tour; past
13 November	19:00	Make and Unmake: Awareness through Art
20 November	19:00	Object of Duality: Double Axe
27 November	19:00	Atlas of Small Actions
4 December	19:00	Frank Bowling exhibition tour
11 December	19:00	Geography of the Body

These are the dates listed by the museum; confirm the programme and availability before travelling. The programme runs through 18 December, but the table does not assume an unlisted date or activity.

Booking and prices​

The guided tours are free but require reservations. Workshop tickets are sold through Biletix; no single workshop price has been verified here, so check the particular event before buying. The museum lists a 20% workshop discount for Pera Museum Friendship Programme members. Confirm availability and cancellation terms with the organiser.

The exhibition and tour​

The programme accompanies Frank Bowling: Creation and Destruction, with Interruptions by Francis Bacon and Victor Willing. The tour considers abstraction and figuration, memory and geography, and chance and control. The museum describes the guided tour as free; confirm exhibition admission conditions when booking.

Before visiting​

Select a workshop or tour, then confirm your reservation, arrival time, event language and accessibility if relevant. The museum gives [email protected] for programme enquiries. Do not assume that every workshop runs daily or that places remain.

Frequently asked questions​

Is the programme for children?
It is advertised for adults aged 18 and over.

Are all workshops free?
The museum describes the tours as free with a reservation and sells workshop tickets. Check the price for each workshop.

Has the November tour passed?
Yes, it took place on 6 November. The next announced tour is on 4 December at 19:00, with reservation required.

Information checked on 11 November 2026.

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