City: Beyoglu
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The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Beyoglu, Turkey
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. Rahmi M. Koc Museum
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5.0 based on 1,568 reviews
The Rahmi M Koç Museum is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications. Housed in magnificent buildings - themselves prime examples of industrial archaeology - on the shore of the historic Golden Horn, the collection contains thousands of items from gramophone needles to full size ships and aircraft.
Reviewed By Da-ndy1989 - Guildford, United Kingdom
So pleased with visited this mostly transport museum which has so much more on display. Everything is beautifully presented and well kept in this old Shipyard and it's very easy to spend quite a few hours here for a very cheap entry fee. It's a MUST visit when in Istanbul but a little out of the way from the centre, there's also a delicious bakery nearby for lovely treats. We loved that you could enter the fantastic old airplanes. There's English translations too for a wealth of knowledge about most on display. Very educational and incredibly interesting.
2. Turvak Theater Museum
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. Galatasaray Muzesi
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Museum of Innocence
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4.5 based on 603 reviews
Orhan Pamuk tarafından yaratılan Masumiyet Müzesi yazarın aynı adlı romanında anlatılan günlük hayat eşyalarının hatıra ve anlamlarını gösteren titizlikle hazırlanmış enstalasyonlardan oluşan küçük bir İstanbul müzesidir.
Reviewed By Da-ndy1989 - Guildford, United Kingdom
We still enjoyed the museum despite not having read the book (which we now have), but the audio is very helpful in understanding and getting the emotional attachment to the museums unique experience. Beautifully presented with such interesting displays we got absorbed in the obvious love for the book with the audio explanations and descriptions. The neighbourhood is also interesting with various antique shops and cafe's.
5. Pera Museum
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Inaugurated on 8 June 2005, Pera Museum is a private museum founded by Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation with the aim of offering a broad range of high-quality culture and arts services.
Reviewed By wermeer - Varna, Bulgaria
The Pera museum is small jewel in big city of Istanbul/Constantinopol. We were there just for "The Tortoise Trainer". Exposition was very nice.
6. SALT Galata, Istanbul
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Tues-Sat 12.00-20.00 Sun 12.00-18.00
7. The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews has moved to Sıshane adjoining Neve Shalom Synagogue.Museum has three diffrent sections that illustrate Turkish Jewish life,history,religion and culture.
Reviewed By RebeccaTravels33
The museum is hardly noticeable from the outside, and can only be spotted thanks to the black gated long gate with stars of david. Security is a bit strict, and a passport/id is required. The museum is quite small, its collection diverse (from firman's, ketubot, sifrei torah, documents, objects etc. etc.) and there is a simple and basic explanation of Jewish presence in Turkey. Access to the synagogue is also possible from the museum. The museum also has a small shop with extremely friendly staff (although i suggest you bring cash rather than card!). I highly recommend a visit to anyone who is in the area (which is most tourists since it is right next to galata tower!)
8. Madame Tussauds Istanbul
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4.5 based on 207 reviews
Millions and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds since they first opened over 250 years ago and it remains just as popular as it ever was. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good, old-fashioned curiosity. World's most famous wax museum Madame Tussauds with its glorious history of 250 years is now open in Istanbul! Madame Tussauds Istanbul features approximately 60 popular figures from history, culture, art, sport, science and politics of Turkey and the world, such as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Rumi, Suleiman the Magnificent, Messi, Rihanna and Muhammad Ali. You can buy your tickets now to enjoy this unique, interactive experience that gives you a chance to see your favorite celebrities together, touch and hug them, or take photos with them!
Reviewed By halilibrahimsan - Istanbul, Turkey
250 Years Of Magnificent History Madame Tussauds, the world's most famous wax sculpture museum brand, has been visited by millions since it was opened 250 years ago in London and is still popular today. The success of Madame Tussauds for many years has led to many reasons, but the most important of which lies in the heart of people is the feeling of curiosity, the brand Madame Tussauds has kept making people curious for years. Those who come to Madame Tussauds are experiencing a unique, emotional journey among many celebrities from the past to the present. Visitors to Madame Tussauds get close contact with historical and cultural heroes and with the most famous names of art, sports and politics from the past to the present. Madame Tussauds immortalizes the unforgettable moments and names of history and takes all its visitors on a journey from the past to the present.
9. Miniaturk
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
This is a helicopter tour simulation. You feel like in helicopter. There is a moving platform and the platform is following helicopter moving on the huge screen. You will be a passenger in helicopter. You will be over Istanbul and Turkey historical and touristy places. All of that places are in real shot with realistic effects by wind, rain snow and touch. You will live unforgettable experience
10. Orhan Kemal Muzesi
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
Türkiye'nin toplumcu gerçekçi edebiyatçısı Orhan Kemal'in özel eşyalarını, ilk baskı kitaplarını, fotoğraflarını, küçük objelerini bu müzede görmek mümkün.Not: Giriş ücreti öğrenciler için 5 TL'dir.You can find Turkey's socialist realist author Orhan Kemal's personal ownings, first published books, photos, etc... in the museum.PS: Entrance fee is 10 Turkish Liras.
