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Gülhane · Istanbul

Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

İslam Bilim ve Teknoloji Tarihi Müzesi

Museum

Housed in Topkapı's former royal stables in Gülhane Park, it shows reconstructions of medieval Islamic astronomical, medical and engineering instruments. It is usually far quieter than the museums nearby.

Address
Has Ahırlar Binası, Gülhane Parkı, Sirkeci
Hours
Daily 09:00-18:00 (ticket office closes 17:30)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 1 h
Price
Ticketed; Museum Card (Müzekart) accepted
Price level
₺₺
Free entry
Also free for: Foreign children aged 8 and under; disabled visitors (Turkish or foreign; no free companion for foreigners); ICOM/ICOMOS/UNESCO card holders; press card holders

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Good to know

  • Museum Card (Müzekart) accepted
  • Last tickets 17:30

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