Current Exhibit: Turkish MapsSeptember 1, 2009 --- December 31, 2009On the discovery of the New World, Spain began a major
effort to learn the geography of the entire world. Other countries also began
such efforts. One such county, Turkey, stands out as notable.The Turkish (Ottoman) sultan Bayazid II wanted to expand of
the Ottoman Empire to include much of Europe. To do so he needed as much
military information and maps as possible – especially those of recent
explorations. Come and explore the incredibly accurate maps that guided the journeys of Columbus. View early maps of Magellan's journeys. More
Coming Gallery Exhibit: Robert BentzOctober 2009Robert Bentz is a local artist and instructor that is noted for his one of a kind jewelry creations which draw inspiration from a variety of cultures. He is also an accomplished sketch and watercolor artist that has spent many years behind the lens of a camera and in front of the canvas documenting the nation's ever changing countryside. A reception will be held October 3 from noon to 4 PM. More
Join Us Now: Partnering with Local Schools In keeping with its mission of education through historical and cultural study, the Karpeles Manuscript Museum provides the Mini-Museum Program, as satellite access to the museum’s collection. The Mini-Museum includes a high quality reproduction and an accompanying guide card explaining the document’s historical significance. These are enclosed in a plexiglass display case provided by the museum. The documents are exchanged every 4-6 weeks during the school year. Realizing the need to reach all the school, the Karpeles Manuscript Museum is currently seeking additional school locations for its Mini-Museum program. There is no cost to participating institutions as all costs are funded through the museum. (Read more.)
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