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Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam, Sirkeci
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Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

  • 4.33.7k reviews
  • Closed now

Museum in Gülhane Park's former imperial stables displaying replicas of instruments developed by Islamic scientists.

Quick answers

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When is Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam open?

Every day, 9 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Is Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam cost?

Tickets €10 foreign adult.

Do you need to book Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam?

About 1.5 hours.

Where is Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam?

Gülhane Parkı, Cankurtaran, Taya Hatun Sk No:8A, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul.

Is Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.

Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 6:30 am

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 9 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
mondayToday
9 AM–5:30 PM
tuesday
9 AM–5:30 PM
wednesday
9 AM–5:30 PM
thursday
9 AM–5:30 PM
friday
9 AM–5:30 PM
saturday
9 AM–5:30 PM
sunday
9 AM–5:30 PM

Hours checked 1 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
  2. 2 Grande Felicita Restaurant · 1 min
  3. 3 TurguT Restaurant Gülhane · 1 min
  4. 4 Sky Life Fish & Kebab House · 1 min
  5. 5 Safi Roof Lounge Terrace · 1 min
Gülhane Parkı, Cankurtaran, Taya Hatun Sk No:8A, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul(opens the map)DirectionsTo SirkeciCall+902125288065Websitemuze.gov.tr

Good to know

  • Tickets €10 foreign adult
  • Indoors
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 1.5 h
  • Step-free entrance

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 3.7k reviews

Known for

  • Astronomical instruments
  • Astrolabes
  • Scientific replicas
  • Medical instruments

What people say

People like:
Astronomy displays, inventions and historical instrument replicas.

Around Sirkeci

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Rain shell until 7 am. Umbrella until 7 am.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • Rain shellUntil 7 am
  • UmbrellaUntil 7 am

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.