The Museum of Innocence, Istanbul

Name: The Museum of Innocence
Address: Cukurcuma Caddesi, Dalgic Cikmazi, 2, Istanbul, 34425, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 252 97 38

#125 among attractions in Istanbul

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

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. On 17 May 2014, the museum was announced as the winner of the 2014 European Museum of the Year Award. ()

Local name: Masumiyet Müzesi Established: 2012 (12 years ago)Coordinates: 41°1'51"N, 28°58'47"E

Address

Cukurcuma Caddesi, Dalgic Cikmazi, 2Beyoğlu (Firuzaga)Istanbul 34425 Turkey

Contact

+90 212 252 97 38

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Day trips

The Museum of Innocence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: İstiklal Avenue, Beyoğlu, Galatasaray Museum, İstanbul Modern.

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Busy city avenue with shops and cafes
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~1980 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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~1500 ftN
41°2'6"N • 28°58'48"E
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Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
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~1670 ftS
Mosque, Mimar Sinan, Sacred and religious sites
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Fountain, Park, Playground
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Museum of Innocence open?

The Museum of Innocence is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Museum of Innocence?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Istanbul (5 min walk), Ağa hamamı (5 min walk), Mısır Apartment, Istanbul (5 min walk), The Union Church of Istanbul, Istanbul (5 min walk).

How to get to The Museum of Innocence by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Museum of Innocence:

Tram

Odakule • Lines: Taksim - Tünel Nostaljik Tramvay, Tünel - Taksim Nostaljik Tramvay (6 min walk)
Galatasaray Lisesi • Lines: Taksim - Tünel Nostaljik Tramvay, Tünel - Taksim Nostaljik Tramvay (6 min walk)

Train

Beyoğlu Station, Tünel Line (9 min walk)
Karaköy Station, Tünel Line (17 min walk)

Bus

Tarlabasi (10 min walk)
Fındıklı • Lines: 43R (13 min walk)

Ferry

Kabataş (20 min walk)
Eminonu Iskelesi (25 min walk)

Aerialway

Taşkışla • Lines: TF1 Maçka - Taşkışla (27 min walk)
Maçka • Lines: TF1 Maçka - Taşkışla (31 min walk)