Istanbul: Museum
Places and attractions in the Museum category
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Topkapı Palace
Historic Ottoman-era palace complex Topkapı Palace, an opulent testament to the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire, stands proudly in Istanbul, Turkey. Now a museum, this sprawling complex was once the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly four centuries, from the 1460s to the 1850s.
Hagia Sophia
Byzantine basilica museum with mosaics Hagia Sophia stands as a testament to architectural grandeur and religious significance in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey. Originally constructed as a church, this monumental structure has withstood the passage of centuries, reflecting the city's diverse history.
Basilica Cistern
Restored 542 A.D. waterworks The Basilica Cistern, known as Yerebatan Sarayı or "The Sunken Palace" in Turkish, is one of Istanbul's most stunning historical sites. Nestled in the historical peninsula of the city, this ancient cistern offers a unique glimpse into the past.
Dolmabahçe Palace
Museum in ornate Ottoman sultan's palace Dolmabahçe Palace, an opulent symbol of the fading Ottoman Empire, stands majestically along the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey. This grandiose structure, which now serves as a museum, was constructed between 1843 and 1856 under the reign...
Istanbul Archaeology Museums
Museum of Turkish archaeological finds Nestled in the heart of Istanbul's historic peninsula, the Istanbul Archaeology Museums are a triumvirate of cultural treasures that offer a deep dive into the city's ancient past. Comprising the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient, and the Tiled...
Miniatürk
Turkey transformed into a model village Nestled in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey, is a unique attraction that offers visitors an extraordinary journey through the country's rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Miniatürk, a museum like no other, presents an enchanting miniature world where the...
Chora Church
Museum with Muslim and Christian artworks The Chora Church, known officially as the Kariye Museum, is a historical gem nestled in the Edirnekapı neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. This former medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church, adorned with some of the most exquisite mosaics and frescoes in the Christian...
Beylerbeyi Palace
Historical summer palace with gardens Beylerbeyi Palace, an exquisite example of 19th-century Ottoman architecture, stands majestically on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. Built between 1861 and 1865, this imperial Ottoman summer residence served as a regal retreat for sultans and a...
Borusan Contemporary
Nestled on the serene banks of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, Borusan Contemporary is a distinctive museum that offers a unique blend of art, history, and architecture. This modern art institution is housed in the historic Perili Köşk, a remarkable example of...
Rumelihisarı
Ancient fortress with panoramic views Perched on the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, the imposing Rumelihisarı stands as a testament to the city's rich history. This formidable fortress, also known as Rumelian Castle or Roumeli Hissar Castle, was constructed swiftly between...
Galatasaray Museum
Nestled in the heart of Istanbul, the Galatasaray Museum stands as a testament to the rich sporting history and cultural heritage of one of Turkey's most renowned football clubs, Galatasaray S.K. Located within the confines of the Galatasaray High School in the vibrant...
Yıldız Palace
Museum in palace complex from the 1880s Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Istanbul's Besiktas district, Yıldız Palace stands as a testament to the opulence of the Ottoman Empire's late period. Originally a hunting lodge and later expanded into a full-fledged palace complex, Yıldız Palace served as the...
Hagia Irene
4th-century Byzantine church museum Nestled in the historic heart of Istanbul, Turkey, Hagia Irene stands as a testament to the city's rich and complex history. This ancient church, often overshadowed by its neighbor Hagia Sophia, holds the distinction of being the first church built in Constantinople...
Küçüksu Pavilion
Historic sultan's palace Nestled on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, the Küçüksu Pavilion stands as a testament to the opulence and elegance of Ottoman architecture. This charming palace, also known as Küçüksu Palace or Göksu Pavilion, was built in the...
Naval Museum
The Istanbul Naval Museum is a cultural treasure that stands as a testament to Turkey's rich maritime history. Located in the bustling metropolis of Istanbul, this museum offers visitors a deep dive into the naval heritage of the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey.
Tiled Kiosk
The Tiled Kiosk, an exquisite example of Ottoman architecture and a historic landmark in Istanbul, Turkey, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This elegant structure, dating back to 1472, was constructed during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II...
İstanbul Modern
Istanbul Modern, also known as the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, stands as a cultural beacon in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey. Established in 2004, this museum is Turkey's first private museum to organize modern and contemporary art exhibitions.
Milli Saraylar
Nestled in the historic heart of Istanbul, the Milli Saraylar, or National Palaces, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent world of the Ottoman sultans. This collection of palaces turned museums captures the essence of Turkey's imperial past, showcasing the...
Pera Museum
Nestled in the heart of Istanbul's vibrant Beyoğlu district, the Pera Museum stands as a cultural beacon that blends the rich tapestry of the city's history with contemporary artistic expression. This premier art museum, housed in the historic building of the former...
SALT Galata
Nestled in the historic district of Beyoğlu in Istanbul, Turkey, SALT Galata is a multifaceted cultural institution that has emerged as a beacon of contemporary art, architecture, and social history. Located in the iconic Ottoman-era building that once housed the...
Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is a private industrial museum in Istanbul, Turkey dedicated to the history of transport, industry and communications. Rahmi M. Koç, member of the wealthiest dynasty in Turkey and retired chairman of the Koç Group, founded the museum in 1991, which was opened on December 13, 1994.
İstanbul Toy Museum
The İstanbul Toy Museum is a toy museum located in the Göztepe neighbourhood of Kadıköy district in İstanbul, Turkey. The museum was founded by the Turkish poet and novelist, Sunay Akın, in 2005. The museum opened on April 23, a national holiday in Turkey, National Sovereignty and Children's Day.
Pierre Loti Tepesi
Piyer Loti Museum is a museum in İstanbul, Turkey. Piyer Loti refers to Pierre Loti, the French novelist who spent a part of his life in İstanbul.
Aviation Museum
The Istanbul Aviation Museum, a.k.a. Turkish Air Force Museum, is a military-based museum for aviation, owned and operated by the Turkish Air Force. The museum is located in Yeşilköy neighborhood of Bakırköy district in Istanbul, Turkey.
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Turkish and Islamic arts in a palace The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is a museum located in Sultanahmet Square in Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Panorama 1453 History Museum
The Panorama 1453 Historical Museum is a historical museum in Istanbul that opened on 31 January 2009. This museum shows the conquering of the city of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, by the troops of the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror on 29 May 1453.
Sakıp Sabancı Museum
The Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum is a private fine arts museum in Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to calligraphic art, religious and state documents, as well as paintings of the Ottoman era. The museum was founded by Sakıp Sabancı, and was opened in June 2002.
Military Museum
Istanbul Military Museum is dedicated to one thousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world. The museum is open to the public everyday except Mondays and Tuesdays.
Great Palace Mosaic Museum
The Great Palace Mosaic Museum, is located close to Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, at Arasta Bazaar. The museum houses mosaics from the Byzantine period, unearthed at the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople.
Fethiye Camii
Mosque in a former Byzantine church Pammakaristos Church, also known as the Church of Theotokos Pammakaristos, is one of the most famous Greek Orthodox Byzantine churches in Istanbul, Turkey. Adapted in 1591 into the Fethiye Mosque, it is today partly a museum, the parekklesion.
Silahtarağa Power Station
The Silahtarağa Power Station was a coal-fired generating station located in Istanbul Turkey. The Ottoman Empire's first power plant, it was in use from 1914 to 1983. The site has since been converted into a university campus for the Istanbul Bilgi University and houses two museums and several facilities.
The Museum of Innocence
The Museum of Innocence is a museum in a 19th-century house in Istanbul created by novelist Orhan Pamuk as a companion to his novel The Museum of Innocence. The museum and the novel were created in tandem, centred on the stories of two Istanbul families.
Ihlamur Pavilion
Ihlamur Palace, is a former imperial Ottoman summer pavilion located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I. It is under the administration of the Turkish Directorate of National Palaces.
Cistern of Philoxenos
The Cistern of Philoxenos, or Binbirdirek Cistern, is a man-made subterranean reservoir in Istanbul, situated between the Forum of Constantine and the Hippodrome of Constantinople in the Sultanahmet district.
Aşiyan Museum
Aşiyan Museum is the house of famous Turkish poet Tevfik Fikret at Aşiyan neighborhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul. It was built in 1906 and later in 1945 converted to a museum. The museum is owned by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
Santralistanbul
The SantralIstanbul, opened in 2007, is an arts and cultural complex located at the upper end of Golden Horn in the Eyüp district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Rezan Has Museum
The Rezan Has Museum is a private museum in Istanbul, Turkey dedicated to culture and arts.
National Palaces Painting Museum
National Palaces Painting Museum is an art museum in Istanbul, Turkey, opened at the Crown Prince Residence of Dolmabahçe Palace in 2014. The museum exhibits approximately 200 pieces from the palace's collection of paintings by both Turkish and international artists of the 19th century. The museum is funded by the TBMM.
Aynalıkavak Pavilion
Aynalıkavak Pavilion is a former Ottoman pavilion located in the Hasköy neighborhood of Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, with various additions and changes over time. It is under the administration of the Turkish Directorate of National Palaces.
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam is located in the former Imperial Stables Building in Gülhane Park. The museum was opened on 25 May 2008 and displays replicas of 9th and 16th century scientific instruments of Muslim scholars.
Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum
Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum is a historic house museum dedicated to the writer Sait Faik Abasıyanık in İstanbul, Turkey. The museum is on Burgazada Island of Adalar district in Istanbul Province, one of the Princes' Islands archipelago. It is situated at 40°52′52″N 29°04′03″E.
Akbank Sanat
Akbank Sanat is an art center founded by the Turkish bank Akbank in 1993. The art center is located in Beyoğlu, İstanbul and organizes over 700 events every year.
Sadberk Hanım Museum
The Sadberk Hanım Museum is a private museum located at the Bosporus in Büyükdere quarter of Sarıyer district in Istanbul, Turkey, which was established by the Vehbi Koç Foundation in memory of Vehbi Koç’s deceased wife Sadberk. The museum is open every day except Wednesdays.
TGC Press Media Museum
The TGC Press Media Museum, aka Istanbul Press Media Museum, is a history and technology museum dedicated to mass communication in Turkey featuring exhibitions about journalism. It is located in the Çemberlitaş neighborhood of Fatih district in İstanbul, Turkey.
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