Archaeological Museums (Arkeoloji Muzeleri )
- Address: Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu, Istanbul
- Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm
- Admission: $3.50; includes the Museum of the Ancient Orient and the Çinili Kösk
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Museum,
Ruin - Ancient
Crammed with artworks and artifacts from over the millennia, Istanbul’s Archaeology Museum is housed in a complex of three buildings in gardens formerly belonging to Topkapi Palace.
Opened in 1891, the museum features archaeology in the main building, a grand classical affair with columns and pediments. The art of the ancient orient is housed in a separate building, and the historic Tiled Kiosk, commissioned by Sultan Mehmet II in 1472, houses a museum of Islamic art.
The Greek and Roman statues are the highlights of this massive and important collection, including the ornately carved Alexander Sarcophagus.
Also seek out the peace treaty dating from 1258 BC, a Lycian tomb, cuneiform documents, and busts of Alexander the Great and Zeus.
Latest Reviews
Review by Susan D, April 2013
Doing what: Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
The bus was waiting for us at the cruise terminal and was ready for all weather with a top but no sides upstairs. There was an exciting trip through the city which seemed to truly reflect the way of life there! The commentary advertised other tours which could have been helpful for some visitors. The most useful stop is at the square where the major tourist places are eg The Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, The Archaeological Museum, Topkapi Palace and access to the river trips. This was clearly indicated by the commentary.
Practical Info
The Archaeology Museum is in Gulhane Park, near Topkapi in Istanbul’s Eminönü district.
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