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Istanbul Archaeology Museums

Turkish name: İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri

A foreign adult pays €15 to enter Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Turkish citizens enter free with a MüzeKart. Included in MuseumPass Türkiye and MuseumPass Istanbul.

Tariff checked 1 October 2026 · Source: dosim.ktb.gov.tr

Foreign adult€15
Turkish citizens
Free with a MüzeKart

Does a MuseumPass pay off here?

MuseumPass Türkiye

€165 · valid for 15 days

A single ticket here is 9% of the €165 pass.

The pass pays off after 9 sites: single tickets come to ≈ €202 against €165.

  1. 1Istanbul Archaeology Museums€15€15
  2. 2Topkapı Palace (palace, Hagia Irene, Harem)≈ €50≈ €65
  3. 3Galata Tower€30≈ €95
  4. 4Maiden’s Tower€27≈ €122
  5. 5Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts€17≈ €139
  6. 6Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam€10≈ €149
  7. 7Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum€7≈ €156
  8. 8Rumeli Fortress (Hisarlar Museum)€6≈ €162
  9. 9Ephesus Ancient City Izmir€40≈ €202

Turkish citizens use the MüzeKart instead. A MüzeKart+ costs ₺200.

Where it is

Istanbul Archaeology Museums and the sites around it
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Before you go

Opening hours

Every day09:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:30)

Source: muze.gov.tr

Good to know

  • The ticket is valid for entry from 09:00 to 17:30.

Prices are the standard adult tariffs on the Ministry of Culture and Tourism list. Student, group and other discounts are not shown. Lira prices appear in euros at the TCMB rate of 55.21 lira per euro on 13 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a ticket for Istanbul Archaeology Museums?

A foreign adult pays €15 to enter Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Turkish citizens enter free with a MüzeKart. Included in MuseumPass Türkiye and MuseumPass Istanbul.

Is Istanbul Archaeology Museums included in a MuseumPass?

Yes. It is included in MuseumPass Türkiye (€165, 15 days) and MuseumPass Istanbul (€105, 5 days).

What are the opening hours of Istanbul Archaeology Museums?

Every day: 09:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:30).

What else can I see in Istanbul?

Nearby sites on the same list: Topkapı Palace (palace, Hagia Irene, Harem), Hagia Sophia visitor gallery (upper floor), Basilica Cistern and Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam.

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Turkpidya. “Istanbul Archaeology Museums: Ticket Price & Opening Hours”. https://turkpidya.com/en/tools/museums/istanbul-istanbul-arkeoloji-muzesi-eski-sark-eserleri-muzesi-cinili-kosk-29add2. Accessed: 2026-10-14.

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