THE MUSEUMS in ISTANBUL ARE OPEN FOR FOREIGN VISITORS

Our Museums in Istanbul Are Open to International Visitors During The Weekend.

The visiting hours for the museums and archaeological sites affiliated to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey are between 10:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m. All museums and archaeological sites in Turkey are closed to visitors due to the weekend curfew, however, all Istanbul museums affiliated to the Ministry, including Topkapı Palace and Galata Tower, will be open to international visitors at the weekend as an exception with the decision of Istanbul Governor’s Office.