English: The mosque in the background is not part of the museum, but the Seyh Kutbeddin Mosque. The museum is housed in the Nilüfer Imaret, the open hall in front was a new element in late-Seljuk architecture, taken from the Byzantine style. Founded by Murat I in memory of his mother, Nilüfer Hatun. The museum used to house a fine collection of earthenware / fritware, and in its gardens there's an extensive collection of mainly Roman finds.