Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam, Istanbul

Name: Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
Address: Gulhane Parki Hasahirlar Binasi, Istanbul, 34112, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 528 80 65

#163 among attractions in Istanbul

Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum, History museum

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

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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. The models were all made at the Institute for the History of Arab-Islamic Sciences of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt from descriptions and drawings in contemporary texts - very few original items are present. Many items are "completely imagined", while others are based on drawings of similar-looking devices in manuscripts, but it is unknown if these were ever built, or intended to be built. ()

Local name: İstanbul İslam, Bilim ve Teknoloji MüzesiCoordinates: 41°0'47"N, 28°58'44"E

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Gulhane Parki Hasahirlar BinasiFatih (Hocapaşa)Istanbul 34112 Turkey

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+90 212 528 80 65

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam open?

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam is open:

Monday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam?

Nearby attractions include Museum of the Ancient Orient (4 min walk), Sublime Porte, Istanbul (4 min walk), Tiled Kiosk, Istanbul (4 min walk), Bet Avraam Synagogue, Istanbul (4 min walk).

How to get to Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam:

Tram

Gülhane • Lines: T1 (2 min walk)
Sirkeci • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)

Train

Sirkeci Marmaray Underground Station (3 min walk)
Istanbul Sirkeci Terminal (5 min walk)

Bus

قرب المترو (10 min walk)
Havataş transfer (12 min walk)

Ferry

Eminonu Iskelesi (11 min walk)
Eminönü (16 min walk)