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Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum
635 reviews
#2 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"It is a must see gem in İstanbul;
great collection
of classical cars and related items, lovely ambiance together with a very lively choice of music, we felt happy like a child the whole time we were there and grat..."
"It it is just the right size to keep kids interested and if you appreciate
classic cars
you will love this collection, the staff are very friendly and helpful and we will definitely visit again when we have guests."
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Rahmi M. Koc Museum
1,566 reviews
#3 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"this
museum
focuses most in the history of transport ,trains, boats , cars ,along with other things like careers and crafts ,the collection is amazing and will organized with a nice view over the sea ,great place..."
"after great Osman Historic dont miss this great collection museum collection of
classic cars
, trains boats , aircraft & old military plus some antiques interested of for all ages"
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Sakip Sabanci Museum
577 reviews
#5 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"Without having researched this we were so lucky to see the exhibition of the world famous Chinese artist Ai Wei Wei in the wonderful
museum
that also contains an exceptional of Islamic calligraphy."
"Museum consists of 3 parts: a permanent collection with rare calligraphy exhibits, some dating back to 15th century, very very impressive; the second part is the home where especially
paintings
dating back to 19th..."
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Istanbul Toy Museum
310 reviews
#6 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"I really liked that place.. you can see many cultures via toys during the history.. founder of this
museum
Sunay Akin also a good story teller build a perfect
museum
based on stories:)"
"I spent several hours there climbing to each floor...totally entranced with the
collection
of toys from all over the world."
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Museum of Innocence
602 reviews
#8 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"It is so absorbing and wonderful as a book, as a love story but also a tale of this amazing city, but I could only see half the
museum
in case there were spoilers for the hours of pleasure yet to come."
"pamuk's fantastic concept of a novel + museum is fully realised with a fascinating collection of everyday
objects
offering a detailed insight into middle-class life in istanbul from the 50s onwards."
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Pera Museum
296 reviews
#9 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"I actually stumbled into the Pera
Museum
and was fascinated by its exhibits on 19th Century Orientalist art and was also taken by the excellent exhibit, temporary, on a Soviet filmmaker and artist."
"3 floors of different styles of displays, the famous Tortoise Trainer can be viewed close up, unlike other
galleries
."
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Borusan Contemporary
140 reviews
#12 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"The cafe/ restaurant is also lovely, with an amazing view and great food- such a gem of a
museum
!!"
"This
museum
is located right under the bridge."
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Madame Tussauds Istanbul
206 reviews
#20 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"It’s really worth seeing this
museum
, u are free to take lots of photos with ur heroes, celebrities and ...there are accessories related to each celebrity that u can use and take pictures"
"The location is Great.. the place is Quite and Really Wonderful, the Characters are limited but Variable in a good way and the Details Of
Statues
are Great!"
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SALT Galata, Istanbul
85 reviews
#24 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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Istanbul Museum of The History of Science & Technology in Islam
194 reviews
#28 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"Fantastic opportunity to get some insight into the advanced scientific achievements of previous times in the islamic world and how
scientists
at that time benefitted from previous nations and what impact they had..."
"The museum is situated in lovely
Gulhane Park
and gives a fascinating insight into the history and development of science and technology in Islam."
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Carpet And Kilim Museum
89 reviews
#29 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"Its building belongs to the Aya Sofia complex and walking around looking at all those wonderful carpets from various
centuries
is awe inspiring."
"This was a beautifully framed and informative small
museum
that documents historical carpets and kilims and their designs."
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Isbank Museum
76 reviews
#30 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"It is a valuable
museum
of Is Bankasi , the first national bank of our country, which was opened by the order of Atatürk , located between Eminönü and Sirkeci in Istanbul, behind the Yeni Mosque."
"The
museum
located in Eminonu represents historical background of the bank as well as recent banking activities."
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Asiyan Museum
31 reviews
#33 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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Ataturk Museum
39 reviews
#34 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"I visited this
museum
twice and both times, I was amazed at the displays."
"This
museum
is a place to start."
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Istanbul Photography Museum
34 reviews
#35 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"Moreover, in the
museum
, you can find information about the history of Turkish photography and buy photo books of Turkish photo artists."
"The museum starts with collection of old photographic equipment but for me the highlights were the
galleries
of artist's work."
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Hagia Irene Museum
373 reviews
#38 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"Hagia Irene (“Holy Peace”) is a Greek
Eastern Orthodox church
located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace."
"Little
treasure
lost amongst the major tourist attractions."
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Hisart Canli Tarih Muzesi
22 reviews
#39 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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Saray Koleksiyonlari Museum
31 reviews
#40 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"The collection museum gives a unique insight into daily life of the Ottomans behind closed
palace
doors in the 18th and 19th centuries."
"The
museum
displays a small fraction of the many objects from the sultan's family, which, combined, give you an idea of life in that era."
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Santral Istanbul Energy Museum
31 reviews
#43 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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Railway Museum, Istanbul
35 reviews
#44 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"... distance trains starting from this station nowadays, the building with its Oriental-Gothic facade and stained glass windows (designed by German architect August Jasmund, completed in 1890) is well
worth a visit
."
"part of the passenger halls have been converted into a
museum
where one can see the original serving dishes and silverware and chairs from the express train."
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Besiktas JK Museum
21 reviews
#50 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"All in all, you could quite easily spend an hour in the
museum
, to do it justice."
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PTT Museum
21 reviews
#51 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
18 reviews
#53 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"Although this museum of Turkish Jewry shows much the same collection as in its old location, the move to premises belonging to the Neve Shalom
synagogue
, near the Galata Tower, has allowed great improvements in di..."
"You learn the
history
of the Jews in Turkey and it is fascinating to see the jewry from then until now."
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Museum of Illusions Istanbul
29 reviews
#54 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
"This
museum
is a fun fun
museum
to go to."
"The interactive
exhibits
are terrific."
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Boybeyi Chukur Tower
8 reviews
#57 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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Rezan Has Museum
13 reviews
#58 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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Orhan Kemal Müzesi
7 reviews
#66 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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Turvak Theater Museum
5 reviews
#69 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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Balmumu Heykel Muzesi
10 reviews
#70 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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Proje4L Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art
7 reviews
#74 of 324 Museums in Istanbul
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What are the best places for specialty museums in Istanbul?
These places are best for specialty museums in Istanbul:
Rahmi M. Koc Museum
Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum
Museum of Innocence
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Madame Tussauds Istanbul
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Which places provide the best specialty museums in Istanbul for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly specialty museums in Istanbul:
Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum
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Istanbul Toy Museum
Borusan Contemporary
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Which places provide the best specialty museums in Istanbul for couples?
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Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum
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Museum of Innocence
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Which places provide the best specialty museums in Istanbul for groups?
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Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum
Rahmi M. Koc Museum
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Istanbul Toy Museum
Madame Tussauds Istanbul
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Which places provide the best specialty museums in Istanbul for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly specialty museums in Istanbul:
Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum
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Sakip Sabanci Museum
Istanbul Toy Museum
Museum of Innocence
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