Istanbul Museums & Places for Families & Kids (UPDATED: June 2023)

1- Miniatürk (Miniature Turkey Museum)
Location:Sütlüce, Golden Horn
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:00 (9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:200 TL

2- Rahmi Koç Museum
Location:Hasköy, Golden Horn
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 17:30 (9:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:300 TL

3- Panorama 1453 History Museum
Location:Topkapı
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:08:00 – 18:30 (08:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:300 TL

4- Vialand Theme Park
Location:Yeşilpınar, Alibeyköy
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:10:00 – 18:00 (10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:55 USD

5- Sea Life Aquarium
Location:Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:10:00 – 20:00 (10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:720 TL

6- Istanbul Aquarium
Location:Aqua Florya Shopping Mall
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:10:00 – 19:00 (10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:500 TL

7- Pelit Chocolate Factory & Museum
Location:Esenyurt
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:10:00 – 17:00 (10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:200 TL

8- Museum of Illusions (Istanbul Istiklal)
Location:Istiklal Avenue
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:11:00 – 21:00 (11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:320 TL – Kids: (5-18 years old): 250 TL – Kids: (0-4 years old): FREE

9- Madame Tussauds Istanbul
Location:Istiklal Avenue
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:11:00 – 19:00 (11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:405 TL

10- Naval Museum
Location: Beşiktaş
Closed Days: Mondays
Visiting Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card: Not Valid
Entrance Fee: 200 TL

Istanbul Museums – Entry Fees & Visiting Hours & Location Information – Bosphorus Museums (UPDATED: June 2023)

1- Dolmabahçe Palace Museum
Location:Dolmabahçe
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:00 (9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:
Dolmabahçe Palace Selamlık + Harem + Painting Museum
(Combined Ticket)
450 TL

2- National Palaces Painting Museum
Location:Beşiktaş
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:00 (9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:130 TL

3- Palace Collections Museum
Location:Beşiktaş
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Valid
Entrance Fee:60 TL

4- Naval Museum
Location:Beşiktaş
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 17:00 (9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:200 TL

5- Yıldız Palace
Location:Beşiktaş, Yıldız Park
Closed Days:Museum is closed for restoration
Visiting Hours:*
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:*

6- Ihlamur Pavilions
Location:Teşvikiye, Şişli
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:00 (9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:60 TL

7- Military Museum
Location:Harbiye, Şişli
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 16:30 (9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:150 TL

8- Rumeli Fortress Museum
Location:Rumelihisarı, Bosphorus
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 17:00 (9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Valid
Entrance Fee:50 TL

9- Maslak Pavilions
Location:Maslak
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:00 (9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Valid
Entrance Fee:60 TL

Istanbul Museums – Entry Fees & Visiting Hours & Location Information – Old Town Museums (UPDATED: June 2023)

1- Topkapı Palace Museum
Location:Sultanahmet
Closed Days:Tuesdays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:00 (9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Valid (Except Harem section)
Note:Separate Harem ticket is 225 TL
Entrance Fees:
Topkapı Palace & Hagia Irene
(Combined Ticket):
500 TL
Topkapı Palace & Hagia Irene & Harem
(Combined Ticket)
650 TL

2- Hagia Irene
Location:Sultanahmet, Topkapı Palace
Closed Days:Tuesdays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:00 (9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:180 TL

3- Istanbul Archaeological Museums
Location:Sultanahmet, Gülhane Park
Closed Days:Mondays
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:30 (9:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Valid
Entrance Fee:200 TL

4- Museum of the History of
Science and Technology in Islam
Location:Sultanahmet, Gülhane Park
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 20:00 (9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Valid
Entrance Fee:100 TL

5- Basilica Cistern
Location:Sultanahmet
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 19:00 (9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:300 TL

6- Şerefiye Cistern (Theodosius Cistern)
Location:Sultanahmet
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 19:00 (9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Not Valid
Entrance Fee:300 TL

7- Museum Of Turkish And Islamic Arts
Location:Sultanahmet Square
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:30 (9:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Valid
Entrance Fee:200 TL

8- Great Palace Mosaics Museum
Location:Sultanahmet, Arasta Bazaar
Closed Days:Open everyday
Visiting Hours:09:00 – 18:30 (9:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.)
Museum Pass Card:Valid
Entrance Fee:120 TL

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