The Time Museum, also known as the Sille Chapel, is a unique museum located in the historical Sille neighborhood of Konya, Turkey. It has the distinction of being the first museum in Turkey dedicated to the theme of time.
The museum was established in 2012 after the renovation of the Sille Chapel by the Konya Municipality. The chapel itself is a historical structure, reflecting the multi-religious and multicultural character of Sille for centuries. It stands right next to Muslim and Christian cemeteries.
The Time Museum's collection includes a variety of objects related to timekeeping, from the Ottoman and Republican periods of Turkish history. Visitors can see exhibits of:
Specially designed clocks
Ruznames (Ottoman calendars)
Pocket and table calendars
Handwritten and printed calendars used in official offices
Pocket watches
Sundials (including an archaeological sundial example from the Roman period and an Ottoman period sundial reproduction)
The Time Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into how people in Turkey have measured and kept track of time throughout history. It's a great place to visit for anyone interested in history, culture, or timekeeping.
