Istanbul's Most Interesting Museums

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Istanbul's most attractive museums
We have compiled the best museums you can visit in one day in Istanbul, the capital of history and art

Museums are a journey through time, a gateway to different dimensions, an adventure of discovery. It means going somewhere, seeing, learning and discovering a lot. While Istanbul is a museum in itself with its streets and buildings, it also hosts very valuable museums due to its historical and cultural heritage.

We have prepared a pleasant selection for you among many museums where unique pieces of history, culture and art are exhibited.

Basilica Cistern

Built in 532 during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. The purpose of the cistern was to meet the water needs of the people of the region. Built on an area of 9,800 m2, the cistern has a water storage capacity of 100,000 tons. There are 336 columns inside the cistern.

Address: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/Istanbul

Panorama 1453 History Museum

The museum, which is about the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, is the first panoramic museum in Turkey and the first indoor panoramic museum in the world. Although it is a closed space, you can almost experience the moment of the conquest while visiting the museum, which gives the feeling that you are in an open space. Sound effects also draw attention as one of the fine details that deepen the ambiance of the museum.

Address: Merkez Efendi Mahallesi, Topkapi Kültür Park Inner Road, 34015 Zeytinburnu/Istanbul

Rahmi Koç Museum

The museum, which consists of 3 sections: the open area, the shipyard section and the historical Lengerhane section, was converted into a museum after Rahmi Koç purchased the Lengerhane building in 1991. The museum includes libertors, classic cars and airplanes.

Address: Piri Paşa, Aziz Sk. No:5 D:No:5, 34445 Beyoglu/Istanbul

İş Bank of Turkey Museum

If you are interested in collections, memories and photographs, the İşbank Museum is just the kind of museum you are looking for. Collected for 85 years; the museum, which consists of documents, documents, photographs and memories, welcomes its guests on Bankacılar Street in Eminönü.

Address: Hobyar, Bankacılar Sk. No:2, 34112 Fatih/Istanbul

Istanbul Toy Museum

Founded by Sunay Akın in 2005, the toy museum was the first museum in the field and pioneered the toy museums that followed. In addition to toys straight out of fairy tales, there are also workshops where children can spend time.

Address: Ömerpaşa Caddesi, Dr. Zeki Zeren Sokağı No:17, Göztepe / ISTANBUL

Istanbul Maritime Museum

Istanbul Maritime Museum, the largest maritime museum in our country, is among the world's leading museums in terms of collection richness. Home to nearly 20 thousand collections, the museum is also the first military museum in our country.

Address: Sinanpasa, Beşiktaş Cd. No:6 D:1, 34353 Beşiktaş/Istanbul

Istanbul Archaeology Museum

With nearly 1 million artifacts on display, the museum is one of the world's leading archaeological museums. Osman Hamdi Bey, who was appointed director of the museum in 1881, personally participated in archaeological excavations and enriched the museum, making it so magnificent. You can see cuneiform documents, Tabnit sarcophagus, Alexander sarcophagus, Gezer calendar, Siloa inscription and many other historical artifacts in this museum.

Address: Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul