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Interviews

Monuments are silent, but museums speak on their behalf. Are you ready to explore Hagia Sophia History Museum, Türkiye’s first technology-oriented historical experience museum? We’ve taken the first step into this exciting journey with the first episode of our “Stories on Experience Museums'” series, “Narrating History” interview. Don’t miss out on this unique experience, and be sure to visit Hagia Sophia History Museum.

1500 years ago, a Roman emperor decided to build the world’s largest building. Today, after 15 centuries, the history and future of this magnificent work converge at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum. Watch the episode “Experience Museology Stories: Talking Museums” and witness the finest details of Hagia Sophia’s birth. The traces of the past await you at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum.

Our interview with Arman Şernaz, the Creative Director of the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum project, is now live: “Experience Museology Stories: Storytellers of History via Technology.” Don’t miss this delightful conversation covering details from the construction process of the Mimar Sinan statue at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum to the story of the grand dome of Hagia Sophia.

The Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum goes beyond the past, presenting the unique story of Hagia Sophia with the technologies of the future. Istanbul, gifted to us by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, finds its roots in Hagia Sophia, where he first rushed to see. The story of this significant structure, having brought to our day thanks to the admiration and touches of Mimar Sinan, awaits exploration at the Defter-i Hakani building in Sultanahmet Square. Get ready to discover the narrative of Hagia Sophia that transcends history at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum.

Are you ready for the exciting new episode of Experience Museology Stories? This time, we’re heading to Ephesus! Explore the unique story of Ephesus, which has been transformed into the Ephesus Experience Museum by blending its 8,000-year history with future technology, through a detailed interview with Carolina Vallejo, the Executive Producer of Marshmallow Laser Feast.

The 6th episode of “Experience Museology Stories” featuring Serkan Semiz, who played a crucial role in the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum project as the head of all visual effects and animations, utilizing technological capabilities such as artificial intelligence, 3D modeling, and animation, is now available on the Dem Museums YouTube channel!

The Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum is a unique destination offering visitors the captivating ambiance and rich history of Istanbul. As one of the creative minds behind the museum, Art Director Soydan Kuş expertly blends art and technology in significant pieces like the Infinity Mirror and the Mimar Sinan Statue, providing visitors with a unique experience. Explore the inspiring stories of the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum in the 7th Episode of Experience Museology Stories, “Technology, Design, History, and Art in One Pot,” now available!