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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, Tophane
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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

  • 4.412k reviews
  • Closed now

Waterfront museum of Turkish and international modern art, with photography galleries, a cinema and a rooftop viewing terrace.

Quick answers

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art in short

When is Istanbul Museum of Modern Art open?

Mon closed; Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM; Fri 10 AM–8 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Istanbul Museum of Modern Art?

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

Is Istanbul Museum of Modern Art indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Is Istanbul Museum of Modern Art good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Istanbul Museum of Modern Art cost?

Tickets ₺1,000 adult; ₺600 Türkiye resident.

Do you need to book Istanbul Museum of Modern Art?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Istanbul Museum of Modern Art?

About 2 hours.

Where is Istanbul Museum of Modern Art?

Kılıçali Paşa, Tophane İskele Cd. No:1/1, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul.

Is Istanbul Museum of Modern Art wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.

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 · 5:45 am

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens tomorrow 10 am.

In its favour

  • Dry inside
  • Best in the morning
  • Indoors

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Light rain

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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
Closed
tuesday
10 AM–6 PM
wednesday
10 AM–6 PM
thursday
10 AM–6 PM
friday
10 AM–8 PM
saturday
10 AM–6 PM
sunday
10 AM–6 PM

Hours checked 1 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
  2. 2 Mahal Antep · 2 min
  3. 3 PUFPUF-Karaköy · 2 min
  4. 4 Baltazar Karaköy · 2 min
  5. 5 Kılıç Ali Pasha Mosque · 3 min
Kılıçali Paşa, Tophane İskele Cd. No:1/1, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul(opens the map)DirectionsTo TophaneCall+902123347300Websiteistanbulmodern.org

Good to know

  • Tickets ₺1,000 adult; ₺600 Türkiye resident
  • Indoors
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 2 h
  • Step-free entrance
  • Accessible washroom

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 12k reviews

Known for

  • Turkish modern art
  • Photography exhibitions
  • Rooftop viewing terrace
  • Renzo Piano architecture

What people say

People like:
Temporary exhibitions, Turkish artists and terrace views of the Bosphorus.

Around Tophane

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. Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • UmbrellaThe whole time

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