Itinerary
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi): The Turkish Islamic Arts Museum is open to visitors every day from 09:00 to 18:30, with the ticket office closing at 17:30. Visitors can come at any time during opening hours and explore freely, with no restrictions outside of these hours. For a great experience, we recommend spending about 2 hours in the museum.
Includes
- Audio guide available in 25 languages
- Skip the Line Entry Ticket for the Museum
- Tips
- Gratuities
Details
The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in the historic Ibrahim Pasha Palace offers a captivating glimpse into Islamic art and heritage. The museum features an extensive collection of carpets and rugs, showcasing intricate designs from ancient Seljuk to ornate Ottoman masterpieces.
Beyond carpets, the museum features calligraphy, ceramics, glass, and metalwork that reflect the creativity of Islamic art. It also displays sacred relics like a strand from the Prophet Muhammad’s beard and a footprint, attracting visitors from around the world. With its unique collection and historic atmosphere, it’s a must-see for anyone interested in art and history.
An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.
Beyond carpets, the museum features calligraphy, ceramics, glass, and metalwork that reflect the creativity of Islamic art. It also displays sacred relics like a strand from the Prophet Muhammad’s beard and a footprint, attracting visitors from around the world. With its unique collection and historic atmosphere, it’s a must-see for anyone interested in art and history.
An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
