There are four museums of this kind in the world, but this is the only one in the Mediterranean region. Naturally, the Turks are e …
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Istanbul was established in 2004 to show the individuality of Turkish contemporary culture. The …
This unique museum is the only museum of calligraphy in Turkey. It is located in the building of the former madrasah of the Bayazi …
This magnificent museum is located in Sultanahmet Square, opposite the Blue Mosque. The museum is housed in an ancient Ottoman bui …
Istanbul is a city where continents, eras and cultures intersect, and museum collections turn any visit into a journey through time. Here, each museum offers its own history, from ancient archaeological finds to advanced contemporary art projects. For lovers of the unusual and for those looking for deep historical contexts, the city offers a variety of routes and author's guided tours.
In the center of the museum life of the city there are several iconic places: The International UFO Museum is a rare private museum in the region, one of four in the world and the only one in the Mediterranean, attracting a collection of unusual artifacts and materials on UFOlogy. The Museum of Modern Art in Istanbul, opened in 2004, showcases the individuality of Turkish contemporary culture and regularly presents projects by young artists. The Museum of Calligraphy, located in the building of the former madrasah at the Bayazit mosque, houses unique manuscripts and samples of Islamic writing, and the Museum of Turkish Islamic Art in Sultanahmet Square, opposite the Blue Mosque, offers a rich collection of carpets, ceramics and household items of the Ottoman era. Istanbul Archaeological Museum, next to Gulhane Park and Topkapi Palace, introduces the archaeological discoveries of the region and rare exhibits from ancient and Byzantine collections. In the vicinity of the center are small private museums and exhibition spaces that complement the main routes and offer less well-known but valuable exhibitions.
The museum poster of Istanbul is full of temporary exhibitions, inter-museum projects and imported collections from Europe and the Middle East. Educational programs, lectures and thematic excursions are regularly held in different halls, and modern venues cooperate with foreign institutions to exchange exhibits. Expositions in museums of contemporary art and archaeological collections are changing especially actively: temporary exhibitions, retrospectives and curatorial projects come here, which makes each visit unique and encourages to make new routes.
Come to Istanbul to discover its museum treasures with your own eyes: from rare manuscripts and archaeological masterpieces to avant-garde installations and unusual collections. The best way to make a trip rich and comfortable is to order excursions with a private guide: an experienced guide will make a personal route, pick up interesting expositions and help you see the city from unexpected sides. Book your tour in advance and turn your trip to the museums of Istanbul into a truly memorable adventure.
