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.
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.
You don’t need a guide or staff member to visit the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. It’s open daily from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM. With your ticket, you can explore the museum at your own pace using the audio guide. There’s no time limit, but we recommend about 2 hours for your visit.
You will receive your both Entry Ticket QR Codes & Audio Guide link via separate e-mail from supplier Istanbul Tourist Pass. It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.
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