Riverside museum with Turkish & international modern & contemporary art collections, plus a cinema.
At a glance
#24 of 27 Tourist attractions in BeyoğluLocalGuideWorld score: 4.40
Rating breakdown
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5 ★64%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★4%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Istanbul Museum of Modern Art?
- Istanbul Museum of Modern Art is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 13,263 reviews.
- How does Istanbul Museum of Modern Art rank in Beyoğlu?
- Istanbul Museum of Modern Art is #24 of 27 Tourist attractions in Beyoğlu by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Istanbul Museum of Modern Art located?
- Kılıçali Paşa, Tophane İskele Cd. No:1/1, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye — 0.7 km from the center of Beyoğlu.
- How can I contact Istanbul Museum of Modern Art?
- Phone: +90 212 334 73 00 · Website: istanbulmodern.org
Istanbul Modern stands as a premier venue for contemporary art in Turkey, displaying a mix of local and international artists. It's a cultural hub where visitors can explore a diverse array of modern artworks, engage with interactive installations, and participate in educational events, encapsulating the vibrant spirit of Istanbul's art scene.
One of the best museums in the city, especially if you’re interested in contemporary art.
It’s also easy to access (T1 Tram - Tophane Stop).
Don’t miss out the terrace which offers a great view to some of the landmarks of the city.
Some exhibitions are permanent, some are temporary.
It’s also easy to access (T1 Tram - Tophane Stop).
Don’t miss out the terrace which offers a great view to some of the landmarks of the city.
Some exhibitions are permanent, some are temporary.
One of my first experience with modern art and it was very interesting actually. I would recommend you to have this experience and it is not so pricy.
For tourist, 350₺(10/2023) and for Turkish people, 180₺.
Start from the last floor, explore, and go down using the stairs. Recommend to give 1-2 hours.
For tourist, 350₺(10/2023) and for Turkish people, 180₺.
Start from the last floor, explore, and go down using the stairs. Recommend to give 1-2 hours.
It was beyond my imagination. You can see amazing art from different artists.
You can also read the description of each hall at its entrance.
There are a few places to sit which was great for relaxing.
You have to buy a ticket. See the price on their website.
However, if and only if you have a type of Turkish residence permit, you can visit for free every Thursday from 10:00 to 14:00.
You can also read the description of each hall at its entrance.
There are a few places to sit which was great for relaxing.
You have to buy a ticket. See the price on their website.
However, if and only if you have a type of Turkish residence permit, you can visit for free every Thursday from 10:00 to 14:00.
This wonderful art space was created and opened this year. The ideas of modern art are not close to me, but it is a good place to spend a couple of hours trying to solve the basic ideas through modern techniques. The terrace upstairs is beautiful and overlooks the city in 360 degrees.
Amazing modern art gallery. You have to go up to the roof for one of the best curated views of Istanbul. The art work on display was cutting edge and well presented.
Nice museum, just reopened this year . Well situated next to Galata port mall , Restaurants. There is a nice terrace as well on the top . The library is offering nice options and gifts . Only 2 floors but the exhibitions were nice . As always tourists pay twice the price than the local ones .
Mandatory visit, the permanent collection is already worth it itself.
I'm ashamed to say I didn't know many of the exhibited artists, and thanks to this museum I'm now aware and have taken notes of many names to do a more proper research by myself now, back at home.
I was mesmerized by the rich artworks shown here, and happy - because I've been only for a few nights in the city, and in such place, with cultural importance and many key points and traces from history everywhere, I was feeling insecure and almost guilty from not visiting the Archeological Museum, for example - where I'll go to once I return to amazing Istanbul.
To me, it paid off: in contrast to Hagia Sofia, the Cistern, and other enclaves, seeing this other part, more modern, of Turkish art and movements, was great and worked as a parenthesis while it rained outside.
You can buy the tickets in advance at their website.
I'm ashamed to say I didn't know many of the exhibited artists, and thanks to this museum I'm now aware and have taken notes of many names to do a more proper research by myself now, back at home.
I was mesmerized by the rich artworks shown here, and happy - because I've been only for a few nights in the city, and in such place, with cultural importance and many key points and traces from history everywhere, I was feeling insecure and almost guilty from not visiting the Archeological Museum, for example - where I'll go to once I return to amazing Istanbul.
To me, it paid off: in contrast to Hagia Sofia, the Cistern, and other enclaves, seeing this other part, more modern, of Turkish art and movements, was great and worked as a parenthesis while it rained outside.
You can buy the tickets in advance at their website.
It was a wonderful experience, a highlight of Modern Day Istanbul art scene. The location is beautiful, the building itself is an art form sort of, the museum’s collection is interesting and unexpected sometimes. The exhibitions were informative with detailed texts explaining the artworks. I also liked the roof of the museum that has a gorgeous view of the historic city center.
Somewhat on a small side, but there are some interesting artworks. The roof terrace provides great views over the city and the Bosporus. The building itself seems to be opened quite recently, so it's easy to navigate and pleasant to be in. There is a huge elevator, so wheelchairs and strollers are not a problem.
Overall this place is worth a visit.
Overall this place is worth a visit.
Phenomenal gallery with a huge variety of works on display. All types of art, media, sculptures, interactive exhibits and more. We absolutely loved our time there. Definitely a must see while in Istanbul.
I was pleasantly surprised at this new modern side of Istanbul. The museum isn't very big but it also has nice rooftop terrace views. It's a different experience. I think the museum would do well with even more interactive rooms.
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