Museums
Museums
Best museums in Istanbul
Istanbul Modern opened in 2004 at the redeveloped old docks of the Tophane district. Istanbul Modern presents the works of Turkish contemporary artists. It also hosts temporary exhibitions. See our article: currently in Istanbul to see the exhibitions. A museum not to be missed!
Closed on Monday. The museum restaurant is also an attraction in itself as you can dine looking out over the Bosphorus 15 TL input prices, closed on Mondays open from 10 to 18pm and 20 pm on Thursday (closed for renovation)
Web : http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en
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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Tophane İskele CaddesiIstanbul Modern opened in 2004 at the redeveloped old docks of the Tophane district. Istanbul Modern presents the works of Turkish contemporary artists. It also hosts temporary exhibitions. See our article: currently in Istanbul to see the exhibitions. A museum not to be missed!
Closed on Monday. The museum restaurant is also an attraction in itself as you can dine looking out over the Bosphorus 15 TL input prices, closed on Mondays open from 10 to 18pm and 20 pm on Thursday (closed for renovation)
Web : http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en
Salt is a non-profit foundation heavily involved in renovation and reconstructing the archives of the Ottoman Empire. Located in the beautiful building of the former Ottoman Bank, it is home to an exhibition, a library but also a section devoted to the Ottoman Bank Archives and a very good restaurant.
The entrance to the foundation is free, closed on Mondays, open from 12 to 20pm and until 18pm on Sunday.
Address : Arap Cami Mh., Banka Sk No:11, 34420 İstanbul, Türkiye
Web: http://www.saltonline.org/en/tag/5/galata
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SALT Galata, Istanbul
No:11 Bankalar Cd.Salt is a non-profit foundation heavily involved in renovation and reconstructing the archives of the Ottoman Empire. Located in the beautiful building of the former Ottoman Bank, it is home to an exhibition, a library but also a section devoted to the Ottoman Bank Archives and a very good restaurant.
The entrance to the foundation is free, closed on Mondays, open from 12 to 20pm and until 18pm on Sunday.
Address : Arap Cami Mh., Banka Sk No:11, 34420 İstanbul, Türkiye
Web: http://www.saltonline.org/en/tag/5/galata
A private Museum of Fine Arts in Istanbul located in a beautiful park called Emirgan on the Bosphorus . The museum is dedicated to calligraphic art , religious and state records , and you will also find paintings from the Ottoman era. It was founded by Sakıp Sabancı (successful businessman and major philanthropist) , and opened in June 2002. Besides the constant exhibitions the museum also hosts temporary national and foreign exhibitions and organizes cultural events during the weekends. Recently, the museum has attracted worldwide attention by exposing the works of Pablo Picasso and Auguste Rodin. The museum restaurant is charming with a very varied menu catering to all tastes.
30 TL entry , free on Wednesdays. Closed Mondays open : 10 to 18pm Tuesday,
Thursday Saturday, Sunday – Wednesday and Friday until 20pm .
Address : Emirgan Mh., 34467 İstanbul, Türkiye, web : http://muze.sabanciuniv.edu/
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Sakıp Sabancı safn við Sabancı háskóla
42 Sakıp Sabancı Cd.A private Museum of Fine Arts in Istanbul located in a beautiful park called Emirgan on the Bosphorus . The museum is dedicated to calligraphic art , religious and state records , and you will also find paintings from the Ottoman era. It was founded by Sakıp Sabancı (successful businessman and major philanthropist) , and opened in June 2002. Besides the constant exhibitions the museum also hosts temporary national and foreign exhibitions and organizes cultural events during the weekends. Recently, the museum has attracted worldwide attention by exposing the works of Pablo Picasso and Auguste Rodin. The museum restaurant is charming with a very varied menu catering to all tastes.
30 TL entry , free on Wednesdays. Closed Mondays open : 10 to 18pm Tuesday,
Thursday Saturday, Sunday – Wednesday and Friday until 20pm .
Address : Emirgan Mh., 34467 İstanbul, Türkiye, web : http://muze.sabanciuniv.edu/
This private museum is the Meisterwerk of Mr.RahmiKoç, son of the founder and powerful industrialist, Mr.VehbiKoç,. In a beautiful building that was a former anchor factory of the Ottoman empire, you will find an impressive collection of artifacts tracing the history of the industry, transport and communications. You will also find the outdoor space ships, airplanes full size, including a submarine that measures 93m from 1944 that you can visit at an additional cost of 7TL. There is an astounding collection of vintage cars, motorcycles and trains.
A stunning museum which is perfect to spend half a day in with leisure.
Closed on Mondays, open weekdays from 10 to 17pm and on weekends from 10am to 18pm
Address : Rahmi M. Koç Museum Hasköy Cad. No: 5 Hasköy 34445 – İstanbul / Turkey
Web : http://www.rmk-museum.org.tr/en/index.htm
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Rahmi M. Koc safn
No:5 Aziz Sk.This private museum is the Meisterwerk of Mr.RahmiKoç, son of the founder and powerful industrialist, Mr.VehbiKoç,. In a beautiful building that was a former anchor factory of the Ottoman empire, you will find an impressive collection of artifacts tracing the history of the industry, transport and communications. You will also find the outdoor space ships, airplanes full size, including a submarine that measures 93m from 1944 that you can visit at an additional cost of 7TL. There is an astounding collection of vintage cars, motorcycles and trains.
A stunning museum which is perfect to spend half a day in with leisure.
Closed on Mondays, open weekdays from 10 to 17pm and on weekends from 10am to 18pm
Address : Rahmi M. Koç Museum Hasköy Cad. No: 5 Hasköy 34445 – İstanbul / Turkey
Web : http://www.rmk-museum.org.tr/en/index.htm
he Istanbul Archaeological Museum actually consists of three separate museums: the main Archaeological Museum , the Museum of the Works of the Ancient Orient and the Enamelled Pavilion Museum. It houses more than a million objects that represent almost all eras and civilizations in the history of the world.
In the main museum on the first floor you will find one of the largest collections in the world of ancient pieces such as pottery, terracotta statues, and an impressive collection of coins, medals ,badges and an extensive library of 70,000 books .In the lower room you can see frescoes, tombs , sarcophagi and in particular that of Alexander the Great witha sarcophagus dating back to the 4th century BC. The most famous pieces are the two sarcophagus ofTabnitand that of Lycian and the mourners . You can also admire beautiful sculptures including the Adonis of Tabnit and the bust of Alexander.
The museum of the ancient Orient has a large collection of the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Assyria , Babylon and Egypt. It features among other things the Treaty of Kadesh between the Hittites and Egyptians in 1269 BC.
Open from 9 to 17pm, closed on Mondays
Address : Cankurtaran Mh., Alemdar Cad, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Web: http://www.istanbularkeoloji.gov.tr/
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Istanbul fornleifafræðistofnun
he Istanbul Archaeological Museum actually consists of three separate museums: the main Archaeological Museum , the Museum of the Works of the Ancient Orient and the Enamelled Pavilion Museum. It houses more than a million objects that represent almost all eras and civilizations in the history of the world.
In the main museum on the first floor you will find one of the largest collections in the world of ancient pieces such as pottery, terracotta statues, and an impressive collection of coins, medals ,badges and an extensive library of 70,000 books .In the lower room you can see frescoes, tombs , sarcophagi and in particular that of Alexander the Great witha sarcophagus dating back to the 4th century BC. The most famous pieces are the two sarcophagus ofTabnitand that of Lycian and the mourners . You can also admire beautiful sculptures including the Adonis of Tabnit and the bust of Alexander.
The museum of the ancient Orient has a large collection of the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Assyria , Babylon and Egypt. It features among other things the Treaty of Kadesh between the Hittites and Egyptians in 1269 BC.
Open from 9 to 17pm, closed on Mondays
Address : Cankurtaran Mh., Alemdar Cad, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Web: http://www.istanbularkeoloji.gov.tr/
The Military Museum (AskeriMüzesi in Turkish) is located in the Harbiye district in Istanbul. It opened in 1726 and is the oldest museum in Istanbul. Originally it was in the Church of St. Irene (AyaIrini) located inside the Topkapi Palace. The Military Museum houses more than 10,000 Turkish and foreign weapons, and other objects related to military armour. It is organized into 17 rooms, each with a theme: guns, tents, First World War, Atatürk and many more. Between 15 and 16pm you can listen to a concert of the Janissary Band with costumes and instruments from the Ottoman Empire.
Open from 9 to 17pm, closed Monday and Tuesday et mardi
Adress : Valikonagi Caddesi, Harbiye, 34298 Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
WebSite: http://www.istanbulkulturturizm.gov.tr/EN-174332/military-museum.html
Istanbul Military Museum
The Military Museum (AskeriMüzesi in Turkish) is located in the Harbiye district in Istanbul. It opened in 1726 and is the oldest museum in Istanbul. Originally it was in the Church of St. Irene (AyaIrini) located inside the Topkapi Palace. The Military Museum houses more than 10,000 Turkish and foreign weapons, and other objects related to military armour. It is organized into 17 rooms, each with a theme: guns, tents, First World War, Atatürk and many more. Between 15 and 16pm you can listen to a concert of the Janissary Band with costumes and instruments from the Ottoman Empire.
Open from 9 to 17pm, closed Monday and Tuesday et mardi
Adress : Valikonagi Caddesi, Harbiye, 34298 Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
WebSite: http://www.istanbulkulturturizm.gov.tr/EN-174332/military-museum.html
This museum traces the history of aviation in Turkey since 1912.
The collection spreads over 15,000 m² it has an indoor section as well as an open section.
In the open section you will find a wide collection of airliners and war helicopters,missiles , radars, anti-aircraft battery etc. The collection is very well preserved.
The covered section of the museum contains a large collection of historical paraphernalia of the Turkish army such as uniforms, medals, and pictures that give an idea of the evolution of the Turkish air forces through the ages. A section of the museum is devoted to SabihaGokcen (which gave its name to the airport on the Asian side of the city) who was the first Turkish female pilot.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays open from 9 to 16pm on weekdays and weekends until 17pm.
Adress : Yeşilköy Mh., 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Web: http://www.istanbulkulturturizm.gov.tr/TR-165621/havacilik-muzesi.html
Istanbul Flugvélamúseum
Eski Havaalanı Caddesi,This museum traces the history of aviation in Turkey since 1912.
The collection spreads over 15,000 m² it has an indoor section as well as an open section.
In the open section you will find a wide collection of airliners and war helicopters,missiles , radars, anti-aircraft battery etc. The collection is very well preserved.
The covered section of the museum contains a large collection of historical paraphernalia of the Turkish army such as uniforms, medals, and pictures that give an idea of the evolution of the Turkish air forces through the ages. A section of the museum is devoted to SabihaGokcen (which gave its name to the airport on the Asian side of the city) who was the first Turkish female pilot.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays open from 9 to 16pm on weekdays and weekends until 17pm.
Adress : Yeşilköy Mh., 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Web: http://www.istanbulkulturturizm.gov.tr/TR-165621/havacilik-muzesi.html
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts is located inside the Ibrahim Pasha Palace near the ancient hippodrome in the historic Sultanahmet district. Ibrahim Pasha was the grand vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent who offered him the palace in appreciation of thirteen years of service.
The museum offers an extensive collection of over 40,000 pieces of Islamic art from the eighth to the nineteenth century.
A large section of the museum is devoted to carpets, which date from the Seljuk period in Anatolia made between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries and several looms. Explanations are given on the manufacture of carpets, including plants used for dyeing.
In the calligraphy section and illuminated manuscripts, the holy book the Korans is exposed reported in various regions of the Ottoman Empire.
The ethnographic section is very interesting because it shows the changes in the lifestyles of Turkish tribes of the nineteenth century.
Finally, the museum has many objects in wood and metal as well as mosaics, glass and earthenware.
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Ístanbul Museum of The History of Science & Technology in Islam
No:8A Taya Hatun SkThe Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts is located inside the Ibrahim Pasha Palace near the ancient hippodrome in the historic Sultanahmet district. Ibrahim Pasha was the grand vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent who offered him the palace in appreciation of thirteen years of service.
The museum offers an extensive collection of over 40,000 pieces of Islamic art from the eighth to the nineteenth century.
A large section of the museum is devoted to carpets, which date from the Seljuk period in Anatolia made between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries and several looms. Explanations are given on the manufacture of carpets, including plants used for dyeing.
In the calligraphy section and illuminated manuscripts, the holy book the Korans is exposed reported in various regions of the Ottoman Empire.
The ethnographic section is very interesting because it shows the changes in the lifestyles of Turkish tribes of the nineteenth century.
Finally, the museum has many objects in wood and metal as well as mosaics, glass and earthenware.
Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are facing each other on the large esplanade of Sultanahmet. Two different times, two different religions. Hagia Sophia is a former Byzantine church built by Emperor Justinian in 537 . It was until its transformation into a mosque by the Turks the largest religious monument in the Christian world. It took no less than 10,000 people to build it. Its dome is impressive: 36 meters of diameter 56 m high above the ground. It is now a museum , and many mosaics from the Byzantine era have been updated by archaeologists
Closed on Mondays , open from 9am to 16:30.
Address: Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet Fatih, Turkey
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Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıHagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are facing each other on the large esplanade of Sultanahmet. Two different times, two different religions. Hagia Sophia is a former Byzantine church built by Emperor Justinian in 537 . It was until its transformation into a mosque by the Turks the largest religious monument in the Christian world. It took no less than 10,000 people to build it. Its dome is impressive: 36 meters of diameter 56 m high above the ground. It is now a museum , and many mosaics from the Byzantine era have been updated by archaeologists
Closed on Mondays , open from 9am to 16:30.
Address: Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet Fatih, Turkey
Pera Museum collaborates annually with national and international institutions of art and education to hold exhibitions that support young artists. All of the Museum’s exhibitions are accompanied by books, catalogues, audio-visual events in addition to learning programs. Parallel to its seasonal programs and events, Pera Film offers visitors and film buffs a wide range of screenings that extend from classics and independent movies to animated films and documentaries. Pera Film also hosts special shows that directly correlate with the temporary exhibitions’ themes.
Pera Museum has evolved to become a leading and distinguished cultural center in one of the liveliest quarters of İstanbul.
https://www.peramuseum.org/
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Pera safn
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.Pera Museum collaborates annually with national and international institutions of art and education to hold exhibitions that support young artists. All of the Museum’s exhibitions are accompanied by books, catalogues, audio-visual events in addition to learning programs. Parallel to its seasonal programs and events, Pera Film offers visitors and film buffs a wide range of screenings that extend from classics and independent movies to animated films and documentaries. Pera Film also hosts special shows that directly correlate with the temporary exhibitions’ themes.
Pera Museum has evolved to become a leading and distinguished cultural center in one of the liveliest quarters of İstanbul.
https://www.peramuseum.org/
From 2010 to 2018, at its building on Istiklal Street, Istanbul’s main pedestrian artery for culture and arts, Arter presented 35 solo and group exhibitions to date with accompanying publications, talks, performances and workshops; and provided support for the production of 183 artworks in the framework of its programme. At its new building designed by Grimshaw Architects, London, Arter will present exhibitions from but not limited to its collection as well as performances and events across disciplines, expanding the range of its programmes.
https://www.arter.org.tr/en
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Arter
No:13 Irmak Cd.From 2010 to 2018, at its building on Istiklal Street, Istanbul’s main pedestrian artery for culture and arts, Arter presented 35 solo and group exhibitions to date with accompanying publications, talks, performances and workshops; and provided support for the production of 183 artworks in the framework of its programme. At its new building designed by Grimshaw Architects, London, Arter will present exhibitions from but not limited to its collection as well as performances and events across disciplines, expanding the range of its programmes.
https://www.arter.org.tr/en
SALT Beyoğlu
No:136 İstiklal Cd.https://saltonline.org/en/anasayfa