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Museums | ISTANBUL

  • The Pera Museum

    Meşrutiyet Cad 65, Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 334 9900

    Normal visiting hours: Tues–Sat: 10.00–19.00; Sun: 12 noon–18.00
    Covid restricted hours: Tues–Sat: 11–18.00 (for updates see [Plan your Visit](https://www.peramuseum.org/Home/Visit)
    Entrance: TL25. Free entrance for students on Wednesdays, and for everyone Fridays 16.00–18.00


  • 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.


  • SHM: The Sadberk Hanım Museum

    Büyükdere Piyasa Cad 27–29, Büyükdere, Sarıyer, Istanbul
    +90 212 242 38 13

    Open daily 10.00–17.00, closed Wednesday


  • 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.


  • Arter

    Irmak Caddesi 13, Dolapdere, Beyoğlu, 34435 İstanbul
    +90 212 708 58 00
    PANDEMIC OPENING TIMES, FROM JUNE 16 Revised visiting hours during this period will be 11-17 daily, closed Monday. REGULAR OPENING TIMES (Suspended): Tues-Sun 11–7; Thursday 11–8; Sat Late (first Saturday of each month) 11am–12 midnight; closed Monday
  • Sakıp Sabancı Museum

    Sakıp Sabancı Cad 42, Emirgan 34467 Istanbul
    +90 212 277 22 00

    10.00–18.00 Thurs–Sun, Tue; 10.00–20.00 Wed, closed Mon


  • Hagia Eirene Museum

    Aya Irini Kilisesi, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
    +90 212 512 0480
  • Istanbul University Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum

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


  • 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
  • SALT Galata

    Bankalar Caddesi 11, Karaköy, Istanbul
    +90 212 334 22 00
    Tue–Sat: 12.00–20.00; Sun: 12.00–18.00
  • 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
  • Hamamizade İsmail Dede Efendi Evi

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

    Çukurcuma Caddesi, Dalgıç Çıkmazı, 2, 34425, Beyoğlu.
    00 90 212 252 97 38
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10.00-18.00. Thursday: 10:00 - 21:00. Tickets: Adults: 25 TL, Students: 10 TL.
  • 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.


  • Topkapı Palace Museum

    Sultanahmet, Istanbul
    +90 212 236 90 00
    April - October open 9am to 7pm, last tickets 6pm. October 2 - April 1 9am - 4:45pm, last tickets 4pm. Museum Ticket : 60 TL Harem and Halberdiers with Tresses Dormitory: 35 TL If you want to visit Harem and Halberdiers with Tresses Dormitory Ticket you have to buy a seperate ticket from the ticket booths outside of the museum or in front of the Harem entrance. Ticket for the Harem and Halberdiers with Tresses Dormitory Ticket entrance: 35 TL. Hagia Irene Ticket: 30 TL
  • Istanbul Toy Museum

    Ömer Paşa Cad, Dr Zeki Zeren Sok No 15, Göztepe (Kadıköy), İstanbul
    +90 216 359 45 50-51
    Weekdays 9.30–18.00; Weekends 9.30–19.00. Entrance TL10 for adults, TL7 for children
  • Elgiz Museum

    Beybi Giz Plaza, Maslak 34398, İstanbul
    +90 212 290 25 25
    Tues–Fri: 10.00–17.00, Sat: 10.00–16.00
  • Contemporary Istanbul 2012

    Lutfi Kırdar International Convention & Exhibition Center, Gümüş Cad. 4, Harbiye, 34367 Istanbul
    +90 212 244 7171
    22-25 November 2012
  • Ara Güler Museum

    Bomontiada, Tarihi Bomoni Bira Fabrikası, Birahane Sok 1, Bomonti, Istanbul
    +90 212 335 9595
  • 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
  • SALT Beyoğlu

    İstiklâl Caddesi 136, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 377 42 00

    Tues-Sat 12.00-20.00 / Exhibition and Winter Garden 12.00-20.00
    Sun 10.00-18.00 / Exhibition and Winter Garden 12.00-18.00
    Closed on the first and second days of Eid and Greater Eid;
    New Year’s Day and Labor Day.


  • Istanbul Aviation Museum

    Hava Harp Okulu Misafirhanesi, Eski Havacilar Cd, Yesilkoy
    (0) 212 663 24 90
    Open 9am–4.30pm every day except Monday and Tuesday
  • Naval Museum

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

    Tue–Sun: 9.00–17.00


  • Vehbi Koç Büyükdere House

    Büyükdere Mahallesi, No:107, Piyasa Cd., 34453 Sarıyer
    Open 10am to 5pm, closed Wednesdays.
  • ANAMED Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations

    İstiklal Caddesi No. 181, Merkez Han, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
    + 90 212 393 6000
    Tues–Sat 10.00–18.30; Sun 12.00–18.30.
  • Istanbul Research Institute

    Meşrutiyet Caddesi No: 47, Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    Monday-Saturday 10am – 7pm (Sundays Closed)
  • Barış Manço Museum

     Yusuf Kamil Paşa Sokak No. 5, Kadıköy, Istanbul
    +90 216 337 94 13
    Tue–Sun 9.00–17.00
  • 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
  • Calligraphic Museum

    Türk Vakif Hat Sanatları Müzesi, Balabanağa Mh., 34134 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
    +90 212 527 5851

    Closed on Mondays


  • Maslak Kasırları

    Büyükdere Caddesi, Maslak, Şişli, Istanbul
    +90 212 346 19 07
    Tue–Wed, Fri, Sat–Sun: 9.00–17.00
  • Military Museum

    Istanbul Military Museum (Askeri Müze)‎, Valikonağı Caddesi, Harbiye, 34298 Istanbul, Turkey
    +90 212 233 2720
  • 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
  • Yerebatan Sarnıcı

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

    Dolmabahçe Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul
    +90 212 236 90 00
    Tue–Wed, Fri–Sun: 9.00–16.00
  • The Feyhaman Duran Collection

    Istanbul University Rectorate, Beyazıt, Istanbul
  • Bayezid II Museum of Turkish Hamam Culture

    Derviş Mehmed Sokak, Edebiyat Fakültesi yanı Vezneciler, Ordu Caddesi, Beyazit, Istanbul
    +90 212 440 0000 ext 16120-16120
    Daily 9.30–16.30, closed Mondays.
  • The Istanbul Archaeological Museums

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

    Open 9.30am-5.00pm. Closed Mondays.


  • MSGSÜ Painting and Sculpture Museum

    Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, Liman İşletmeleri Sahası, Antrepo No. 5 Tophane, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 244 18 34
    Tue–Fri: 10.00–17.00; Sat–Sun: 11.00–18.00
  • Kariye Camii

    Kariye Müzesi, Avcıbey Mh., Kariye Türbesi Sokak 16, Istanbul, Turkey
    +90 212 631 9241

    Open daily 9am-4.30pm. Shut Wednesday.


  • Türvak Museum of Cinema and Theatre

    Yeniçarşı Cad 24, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
    +90 212 245 80 92
    Daily 10am–6pm; closed Monday. Entrance TL10
  • The Galata Mevlevihane

    Galata Mevlevihanesi Museum, Galip Dede Cad 15, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 245 4141

    April 15–Oct 1: 9am–7pm; Oct 2–April 14: 9am–5pm


  • 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
  • Galata Tower

    Galata Külesi, Bereketzade Mh., Beyoğlu, Istanbul
    +90 212 292 0300
    Daily: 9.00–17.00 (but check website)
  • Rezan Has Museum

    Kadir Has Üniversitesi, Kadir Has Caddesi, Cibali, 34083 İstanbul
    +90 212 533 65 32
    Open daily 9am to 6pm
  • 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.


  • Aşiyan Museum

    Aşiyan Yokuşu, Bebek, 34342 Istanbul
    +90 212 263 6986
    Daily 9am–4pm, closed Monday
  • Aynalıkavak Kasrı

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

    Yalıköy, 34825 – Beykoz / Istanbul
    +90(0216) 424 1942
  • Orhan Kemal Museum

    Akarsu Caddesi No. 30, Cihangir
    +90 212 292 92 45 / 12 13
    Mon – Sat 10.00–18.00
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