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Art & Museums | TURKEY

  • Ayasofya (Haghia Sophia)

    Ayasofya Müzesi‎, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
    +90 212 522 1750

    Open daily (including Mon) summer 9am-7pm, winter 9am–5pm. Last entries 1 hour before closing.


  • Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art

    Türk-İslam Eserleri Muzesi (formerly the İbrahim Paşa Sarayı), At Meydanı, 34122 Istanbul
    +90 212 518 1805

    Open 9am-5pm. Closed Mondays.


  • Kiraathane: Istanbul Literature House

    Asmalı Mescid Mahallesi, Yemenici Abdüllatif Sokak No 1, Beyoğlu, 34430 İstanbul
    +90 212 2529389 /532 768 1789
    Daily 8.30–20,00, closed Sundays

  • Atlas Cinema

    İstiklal Cad 131. Atlas Pasajı, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    Box office: +90 212 252 8576
    First 'seans' 11.30, last 21.30

  • Yerebatan Sarnıcı

    Yerebatan Sarayı, Alemdar Mh., Yerebatan Cad 13, Istanbul
    +90 212 522 1259 ‎
    Open daily (winter) 9am–5pm.

  • Klüp Külah

    Mumhane Caddesi, Murakıp Sokak No:12/a, Karaköy, İstanbul

  • 5533

    IMC 5.Blok no: 5533, Unkapanı

  • artSümer

    Kemankeş Mah., Mumhane Caddesi, No. 52/1A, Karaköy
    +90 212 249 1035
    Tue–Sat: 11.00–18.00

  • Millî Reasürans Art Gallery

    Maçka Caddesi No. 35, Teşvikiye, Şişli, İstanbul
    +90 212 230 19 76
    Tue–Sat: 11.00–18.30

  • Od’A-Ouvroir d’Art

    Sainte Pulchérie Fransız Lisesi Çukurluçeşme Sok 7 Küçükparmakkapı, İstanbul
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  • Simya Galeri

    Muallim Naci Caddesi No. 51/1, Ortaköy
    +90 212 259 7740
    Mon–Sat: 11.00–19.00

  • Izmir International Fair Area

    Kültürpark Fuar Alanı, Mimar Sinan Mh., 35220 Konak, Izmir
    0090-232-497 10 00

  • Merkur Gallery

    Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi 12, Erenler Apt D2, Nişantaşı, Istanbul
    +90 212 225 37 37
    Mon–Sat: 10.00–19.00

  • TEM Art Gallery

    Vali Konağı Caddesi, Prof. Dr. Orhan Ersek Sokak No 14/2, Nişantaşı, Istanbul
    +90 212 247 08 99 / 234 13

  • Mevlâna Museum

    Aziziye Mah., Mevlana Cad. No:1, Karatay/Konya
    +90 332 351 1215

  • Meşher

    Tomtom Mahallesi, İstiklal Cd. No:211, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
    +90 (212) 708 59 00
    Meşher will be opening on September 13, 2019. Tuesday to Sunday: 11am – 7pm Long Fridays: 11am – 8pm Free Admission

  • Kuad Gallery

    Süleyman Seba Caddesi No. 52, Akaretler, Beşiktaş
    +90 212 227 00 08
    Tue–Sat: 11.00–19.00

  • Hatay Archaeology Museum

    Cumhuriyet Meydanı, Gündüz Caddesi No. 1
    +90 (326) 214 6167
    Open 9am–6.30pm in summer, 8am–4.30pm in winter. Closed Mondays

  • Hamamizade İsmail Dede Efendi Evi

    Hamamizade İsmail Dede Efendi Evi, Ahırkapı Sk.17, Cankurtaran – Sultanahmet, İstanbul
    +90 212 516 4314

  • Ahmed Adnan Saygun Arts Centre

    Mithatpaşa Caddesi 1087 Güzelyalı, Izmir
    +90 232 293 38 18 / 19 / 20

  • Robert College

    Kuruçesme Cad. No.87, 34345 Arnavutköy - Beşiktaş
    +90 212 359 22 22

  • Ada Modern Sanat Galerisi

    Atatürk Bulvarı, Liman Cad 31/113, Kuşadası, 09400 Aydın
    Tues – Sun 11–7

  • The Istanbul Archaeological Museums

    Istanbul Arkeoloji Müzesi, Cankurtaran Mh., 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
    +90 212 520 7740

    Open 9.30am-5.00pm. Closed Mondays.


  • Portakal

    Gün Apartmanı, Mim Kemal Öke Cad. 8, Nişantaşı İstanbul
    +90 212 225 4637

  • Galeri NON

    Tomtom Mah., Nur-i-Ziya Sokak No. 16, Tophane, Beyoğlu
    +90 531 923 3778
    Tue–Sat: 11.00–18.00

  • Studio-X

    Meclis-i Mebusan No. 35A, Karaköy
    +90 212 292 07 47
    Tue–Fri: 10.30–18:00, Sat: 14.00–18.00

  • Blok Art Space

    Faik Paşa Caddesi No. 22 D. 2, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 292 83 82
    Tue–Sat: 11.00–18.30; Mondays by appointment

  • Akra Hotel

    Şirinyalı Mahalesi, Lara Cad. 24 Muratpaşa, Antalya
    +90 444 4045 / +90 242 310 9999

  • Museum of Anatolian Civilisations

    Çankaya Hisar Cad 2, Ankara
    +90 312 324 3160
    Open daily, 8.30–17.00

  • AIMA (Ayvalık International Music Academy)

    Gümrük Caddesi 2. Sokak No 43-45, Ayvalik, 10400 Balıkesir
    +90 266 312 6703; +90 5382979698

  • Pilot

    Sıraselviler Caddesi No. 83/2, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 245 55 05
    Tue–Sat 10.30–18.30

  • Sepetçiler Kasrı (Basketmasters’ Kiosk)

    Hoca Paşa Mh., Fatih, Istanbul

  • Ceramics Museum, Kütahya

    Pasam Sultan Mah, Ulu Camii YanI, Kutahya, Turkey
    (0 274) 223 69 90

  • Urla Music Academy (UMA)

    Zafer Caddesi No:59 URLA, IZMIR
    +90532 6718760

  • Tüyap Fair and Congress Center

    E–5 Karayolu Üzere, Gürpınar Kavşağı, Beylikdüzü, Büyükçekmece, ISTANBUL

  • Naval Museum

    Deniz Müzesi, Sinanpaşa Mh., 34353 Beşiktaş/Istanbul, Turkey
    +90 212 327 4343.

    Tue–Sun: 9.00–17.00


  • Emek Sahnesi

    Uzunçayır Cad. Salı Pazarı Karşısı, Doğançay İş Hanı No:29, Hasanpaşa – Kadıköy, İstanbul
    +90 216 545 73 76

  • Gaia Gallery

    Serdar Ömer Paşa Cad. No 3, Dolapdere, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 243 49 73
    Weds–Sun: 11.00–19.00

  • Anna Laudel

    Kazancı Yokuşu No: 45, Gümüşsuyu Mah., Beyoğlu, 34437 Istanbul
    +90 212 243 3257; 505 809 6186
    Tues–Sat: 12.00–19.00; Sun: 12.00–18.00; Closed Mon

  • Çorum Museum

  • Alif Art

    Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi No. 11, Nişantaşı
    +90 212 225 0069

  • Daire Gallery

    Boğazkesen Caddesi No. 76A, Tophane, Beyoğlu
    +90 212 252 52 59
    Tue–Sat 11.00–19.00

  • Sanatorium

    Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Mumhane Caddesi No. 67, Beyoğlu
    +90 212 293 6717
    Tue–Sat: 11.00–19.00

  • DEPO

    Tütün Deposu, Lüleci Hendek Caddesi No.12, Tophane, Istanbul
    +90 212 292 39 56 / 57
    Tue–Sun: 11.00–19.00

  • Istanbul Modern Temporary Space

    Meşrutiyet Caddesi No. 99, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 334 7300 ‎
    Tue–Sun: 10.00–18.00, Thu: 10.00–20.00

  • Museum of Painting and Sculpture

    Opera Meydanı, Ulus, Ankara
    +90 312 310 2094

  • MAC Bebeköy

    Bebeköy Sok. No:1, Bebek, Istanbul
    +90 212 263 86 96
    Weekdays 07.00 – 22.00; weekends 09.00 – 21.00

  • Pi Artworks Istanbul

    Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Mumhane Caddesi No. 48, Beyoğlu
    +90 212 293 71 03
    Mon–Sat 10.00–19.00

  • Space Debris Art

    Kemankeş Mah., Hoca Tahsin Sokak No 15/1, Karaköy, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 244 21 31
    Thu–Sun: 12.00–19.00; other days by appointment

  • The Galatasaray Museum

    Galatasaray Üniversitesi Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi İstiklal Caddesi No:90 Beyoğlu İstanbul
    +90 212 293 49 86
    Tues.to Sun.10am-6pm

  • Magnet

  • Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall (CRR)

    Dar’ül Bedayi Cad No 6, Harbiye, 34371 İstanbul
    +90 212 312 6325

  • Hagia Eirene Museum

    Aya Irini Kilisesi, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
    +90 212 512 0480

  • Kasa Galeri

    Bankalar Caddesi 2, Karaköy, Istanbul
    +90 212 292 4939
    Mon–Sat: 10.00–17.00

  • Istanbul Photography Museum

    Şehsuvar Bey Mah., Kadırga Liman Caddesi No. 60 Kadırga, Fatih, Istanbul
    +90 212 458 88 42
    Tue–Sun: 10.00–18.00

  • Mine Art Gallery Bodrum

    Palmarina No D105, Çökertme Cad, Yalıkavak, Bodrum
    +90 536 553 50 66
    Everyday 10.00–01.00

  • Atatürk Cultural Centre (Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, or AKM)

    Gümüşsuyu Mah., Mete Cad. No 2 (i.e., Taksim Square), Beyoğlu, 34437 Istanbul
    +90 212 372 5000
    Note that the ticket office is not in the main building, but in a kiosk to the left.

  • Rahmi M. Koç Museum

    Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi, Hasköy Cad. No: 5, Hasköy 34445 İstanbul
    +90 212 369 66 00

    Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, weekends 10am-7pm. Museum and restaurants closed Mondays.


  • Esma Sultan Palace

    Marmara Esme Sultan Sarayı, Ortaköy, Istanbul
    +90 212 251 4696

  • Mixer

    Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Mumhane Caddesi No. 50, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 243 54 43
    Tues–Sat 11.00–19.00

  • Ankara Opera House

    Atatürk Bulvarı No:20 Ulus, Ankara

  • Institut français İstanbul

    İstiklal Caddesi No. 4, Taksim, Istanbul
    +90 212 393 81 11

  • Cinili Köşk

    Istanbul Archaeological Museums, Gülhane Park, Istanbul Cankurtaran, Osman Hamdibey Yokuşu, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
    +902125207740
    Summer Period April 1st - October 1st Opening time: 9am - 8pm Winter Period October 1st - April 1st Opening time: 9am - 6pm Closed Mondays

  • Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre

    Taşkışla Caddesi, Harbiye Mh., Şişli
    +90 212 296 3610

  • Borusan Music House

    Istiklal Caddesi No. 160A, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 336 32 80
    Mon–Fri 9.30–18.00

  • Artium

    Göztepe Mh., Şakayık Sokak No. 9, Teşvikiye, Istanbul
    +90 212 291 01 31

  • Bozlu Art Project Şişli

    Mongeri Binası, Dr. Şevket Bey Sokak No:5, Şişli, Istanbul
    +90 212 233 72 33
    Tue–Fri: 13.00–17.30

  • Istanbul University Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum

    İstanul Üniversitesi Rıdvan Çelikel Arkeolji Müzesi, Edebiyat Fakültesi, Ordu Caddesi, Beyazıt, Istanbul

  • Netherlands Institute in Turkey

    İstiklal Caddesi No. 181, Merkez Han, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 293 92 83

  • Izmir Archaeology Museum

    Halit Rıfat Paşa Caddesi 4, Konak
    +90 (232) 489 07 96

  • The Harem

    Topkapı Palace Museum, Sultanahmet, 34122 Istanbul, Turkey
    +902125120480

    Open daily 9am-6pm; closed Tuesdays. A seperate ticket to visit the Harem must be purchased from the ticket booths outside the Topkapı museum or in front of the Harem entrance.


  • Overthose

    Maçka Caddesi Erhan Apt. No. 16 D. 1, Teşvikiye, Istanbul
    +90 212 288 71 42 43
    Mon–Sat: 10.00–18.00

  • Türker Art Sanat Galerisi

    Şakayık Sok, Ful Apt. No: 43 D: 2, Teşvikiye, İstanbul

  • Bova Jazz Club

    Şehit Muhtar Mahallesi, Mis Sk. No:17, Beyoğlu, 34435 İstanbul
    +90 212 243 44 61
    Sun–Thurs 13.00–2.00; Fri-Sat 13.00–4.00.

  • Galeri Manâ

    Kemankeş Mahallesi, Ali Paşa Değirmeni Sokak, No 16–18, Karaköy
    +90 212 243 66 66

    Tues–Sat: 11.00–18.00; Mon by appointment only


  • Antalya Cultural Centre

    Antalya Kültür Merkezi, Yüzüncü Yıl Bulvarı, Atatürk Kültür Parkı, Antalya
    +90 242 238 52 33

  • C.A.M. Galeri

    Çukurcuma Caddesi No. 38/A, Beyoğlu
    +90 212 245 79 75
    Tue–Sat: 11.00–18.30

  • Jewish Museum of Turkey

    Büyük Hendek Cad.No 39, Bereketzade Mah., Şişhane, Beyoglu 34421 Istanbul
    +90 212 292 63 33 / 34
    Mon–Thu: 10.00–16.00, Fri: 10.00–14.00, Sun: 10.00–14.00

  • Baksı Museum

    Bayraktar Village, Bayburt
    +90 458 247 34 38
    Tue–Sun: 10.00–18.00

  • Troy Museum

    17100 Tevfikiye, Çanakkale
    Summer season: April 15 to Oct 2 8:30am - 7pm last entrance at 6:30pm Winter season: Oct 3 to April 14 8:30am to 5:30pm last entrance at 5:00pm Free entrance with Museum card. Open every day

  • Aynalıkavak Kasrı

    +90 212 227 3441
    Open daily 9am – 5pm. Closed Monday and Thursday.

  • Sakıp Sabancı Mardin Kent Müzesi

    Gül Mahallesi 1. Cadde Cumhuriyet Alanı, 47100 Mardin
    +90 (0482) 212 9396
    Tues – Sun 8:00am – 5:00pm

  • Şanliurfa Museum

    Şehitlik Mahallesi. Çamlık Cad. Şanlıurfa
    (414) 313-1588

  • Bozlu Art Project Nişantaşı

    Teşvikiye Cad 145/1, İsmet Apartmanı D1 (opposite the City’s shopping centre), Nişantaşı, Istanbul
    +90 212 232 72 32
    Tue–Sat: 10.00–19.00

  • Babylon Bomonti

    Bomontiada, Birahane Sok 1, Şişli, Istanbul
    +90 212 334 0190

  • CSO Concert Hall

    Talatpaşa Bulvarı 38, Opera, 06330 Ankara
    +90 312 309 13 43
    Box office: +90 312 309 13 43

  • YESAM (Yemek Sanatları Merkezi)

    Nuruosmaniye Cad. No: 41, K4, Nuruosmaniye, Istanbul
    +90 212 522 28 00

  • Galeri Eksen

    Maçka Caddesi No. 29, Nişantaşı
    +90 212 219 08 50
    Mon–Sat: 10.00–19.00

  • Türker Art

    Şakayık Sokak, Ful Apartment No. 43 D. 2, Teşvikiye, Istanbul
    +90 212 296 53 25
    Monday–Saturday: 11.00–19.00

  • ECNP Galeri

    Ahmet Fetgari Sok No 56-A, Nişantaşı, Istanbul
    +90 212 219 62 92
    Mon 14.00–19.00, Tues-Sat 11.00–19.00; the showroom and gallery are closed on Saturdays during August

  • IMM Digital Art Museum

    Örnektepe, İmrahor Cad. No: 7, Sütlüce, İstanbul (Golden Horn)
    +90 212 222 28 82
    9.30–18.30 Tickets: [buy here](https://www.dijitaldeneyimmuzesi.com/en/bilet-bilgileri-en.html) (museum cards not valid)

  • Istanbul Modern

    Kılıç Ali Paşa Mahallesi, No:1/1, Tophane İskele Caddesi No:1, Beyoğlu, 34433 Istanbul
    +90 212 334 7300 ‎

    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10.00–18.00, Friday: 10.00–20.00. Monday closed.


  • Has Ahırlar / Topkapı Palace Imperial Stables

    Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
    +90 212 5120480
    Open daily 9.00 – 17.00. Closed Tuesday.

  • Galeri Ilayda

    Hüsrev Gerede Caddesi No. 37, Teşvikiye, Istanbul
    +90 212 227 92 92
    Tues–Sat: 11.00–19.00

  • Museum of Uşak Archaeology

    Kurtuluş Mh,
    90-276 227 3930

  • The Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology

    +90 252 316 25 16
    Open 8.00 am - 6.30 pm in summer (until the end of October). Closed Mondays.

  • Versus Art Project

    Versus Art Project, Contemporary Art Gallery, Gazeteci Erol Dernek Sokak, Hanif Han No:11/3, Beyoğlu Istanbul, Turkey
    info@versusartproject.com

  • At a glance: Cornucopia’s Ultimate Guide to Istanbul Museums

  • Küçük Çiftlik Park

    Kadırgalar Caddesi, Harbiye, Istanbul
    +90 212 247 7112
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