Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tickets Highlights
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Grab a chance to visit the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum without the inconvenience of standing in long queues
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See the Turkish tiles, rugs, and Islamic calligraphy while learning about the intriguing history of this magnificent Istanbul museum
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Discover in-depth explanations of the artwork, collectibles, and treasures of the museum in a fantastic setting close to the Blue Mosque
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Have a fun learning experience with an English Guided tour
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Observe the most exquisite carpet, the unique Seljuk carpets from the 13th century at the museum
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tickets Overview
Activity Location: Binbirdirek, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, Atmeydanı Caddesi
Activity Duration: 30 Minutes (Approx.)
Activity Timing: 09:00 AM
Opening hours: 09:00 AM to 06:30 PM
About Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum:
The first museum in Istanbul to exhibit Turkish and Islamic art together is the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. Join a guided tour of the museum to view unique carpets, Iranian artifacts, and much more. The museum is a stately building made up of cool darkened rooms, set around a central garden courtyard. Explore the hand-written calligraphy collections and get up close and personal with imperial edicts, ancient Qurans, and other written works.
About Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tickets:
- Visit the activity location 15 minutes before your scheduled slot to explore the museum's fine collection of Islamic Art and Culture.
- The museum provides an enthralling glimpse into the complexities and depth of traditional Turkish art.
- Visit calligraphy collections, antique Qurans, imperial decrees, and other written documents at the museum.
- Discover the history of the museum while viewing works of art made of wood, glass, ceramic, and stone by traditional artisans.
- The museum is notable for its collections of rugs as well as its immaculate artwork like glassware, stone, and terracotta antiquities, and ceramic artifacts.
- The museum's ethnographic collection is housed in a sizable hall in the courtyard that depicts daily life in 19th-century Istanbul.
How to Reach?
- By Car: The Activity location is 2 Min (0.4 KM) away from the City's Center.
- By Tram: Take the T1 tram to Sultanhamet Tram station. After reaching the station you can walk to the museum which is at a distance of 350 meters.
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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum: English Guided Tour
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Know Before You Go for Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tickets
- Foreign nationals may be asked to share their passport and visa details upon arrival.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest upon arrival.
- Meet your guide at the Big Bus stop next to Sultanahmet park (see map) about 20 metres in front of the Hagia Sophia Museum.
- You can only enter the museum with your tour guide, so don't go to the museum by yourself.
- The tour starts at 12:00. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before, latecomers can't be waited for.