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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tickets Highlights

  • Grab a chance to visit the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum without the inconvenience of standing in long queues

  • See the Turkish tiles, rugs, and Islamic calligraphy while learning about the intriguing history of this magnificent Istanbul museum

  • Discover in-depth explanations of the artwork, collectibles, and treasures of the museum in a fantastic setting close to the Blue Mosque

  • Have a fun learning experience with an English Guided tour

  • 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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Age Policy:

  • Children who are aged 2 years or younger can enter this activity free of charge.
  • Children who are aged 3 to 8 years will have to buy a child ticket.
  • Participants aged 9 years and above will have to buy an adult ticket.
Price Includes
  • Guide
    • English Guide included.
  • Ticket

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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.

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tickets Map

Starting Point
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd. No:12, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey