Istanbul Art Museums and Galleries
Istanbul Modern - Museum of Modern Art
In a city that prides itself on its history, Istanbul Modern Museum is a refreshing alternative for those who want to see a piece of the ‘new Istanbul.’ ...more »
- Location: Tophane
- Type: Museums
- Tel: +90-212-3347300
Yapi Kredi Cultural Centre
Istanbul's Yapi Kredi Cultural Centre is a lively arts space, hosting a wide variety of events and exhibitions centred on everything from painting to photography, music, sculpture and more. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Art Museums and Galleries
- Tel: +90-212-2524700
Casa dell'Arte Art Gallery
Housed inside the beautiful Misir Apartment building on Istiklal Street, Casa dell'Arte Art Gallery was established by one of Turkey's leading art collector families. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Art Museums and Galleries
- Tel: +90-212-2511214
Elipsis Photography Gallery
With a sole focus on photography, Elipsis Gallery Istanbul exhibits a wide range of quality emerging and established artists from Turkey and abroad ...more »
- Location: Tophane
- Type: Art Museums and Galleries
- Tel: +90-212-2494892
Turkish-Islamic Arts Museum - Ibrahim Pasha Palace
Sultanahmet’s Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, located in the former palace of Ibrahim Pasa, houses an extensive collection of religious and other Turkish treasures dating from the 8th Century. ...more »
- Location: Sultanahmet
- Type: Museums
ARTER Istanbul
One of a handful of art galleries on Istiklal Street, ARTER art gallery provides extensive exhibition space for contemporary art at the heart of Istanbul. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Art Museums and Galleries
- Tel: +90-212-2433767
Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art
Proje4L/ Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art skillfully merges a unique collection of international works with some of Turkey's best established and promising artists. ...more »
- Location: Maslak
- Type: Museums
- Tel: +90-212-2902525
Sakip Sabanci Museum
Sabanci University’s Sakip Sabanci Museum houses an impressive collection of Turkish and Ottoman painting, calligraphy and artifacts. It is situated inside a beautiful historic villa by the Bosphorus. ...more »
- Location: Emirgan
- Type: Museums
- Tel: +90-212-2772200
SALT
Opened on April 9, 2011, SALT Beyoğlu is championing for 'innovation and alteration.' Situated inside two landmark buildings in Beyoğlu, SALT hosts brings together a wide range of disciplines . ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Art Museums and Galleries
- Tel: +90-212-2927605
Museum of Painting and Sculpture
*** CLOSED FOR RENOVATION *** Resim ve Heykel Müzesi (The Museum of Painting and Sculpture) houses an extensive collection of Turkish and European art from the 19th and 20th centuries. ...more »
- Location: Besiktas
- Type: Museums
- Tel: +90-212-2614298
Our Local Experts say:
Istanbul's burgeoning reputation as a cultural centre has led to an explosion of art galleries and museums popping up all over the city.
Seeking to promote both Turkish and international, contemporary and classical artists, these institutions provide a wonderful outlet for creative talent in Istanbul. Most of the art galleries and museums in Istanbul are scattered in and around Beyoğlu and along the Bosphorus, with a growing number setting up shop in other parts of the city.
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