Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Type: museum / archaeology

One of the largest and most significant archaeological museums in the world, housing more than one million artifacts from across the former Ottoman Empire and beyond. The complex encompasses three separate buildings with finds from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, and the Mediterranean. It also holds the Alexander Sarcophagus — a masterpiece of ancient sculpture.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~12.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The Museum Pass Istanbul covers entry. The complex includes three museums — allow at least 2 hours. Closed on Mondays. It is located in the immediate vicinity of Topkapi Palace, making it ideal to combine both in the same day.

Parking nearby

Sirkeci Kat Otoparkı

Sirkeci Kat Otoparkı

garage/underground 393m to the landmark

Address: Hoca Paşa, Darüssade Sokak No:17

Sports Car Park

Sports Car Park

garage/underground 425m to the landmark

Address: Alemdar, Salkım Söğüt Sokak No:13

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Serhat Sk. Otoparkı

garage/underground 445m to the landmark

Address: Hoca Paşa, Serdar Sokak No:13

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Tekel

garage/underground 457m to the landmark

Address: FGDFFDGDG

APA PARKING

APA PARKING

garage/underground 481m to the landmark

Address: Hoca Paşa, Orhaniye Caddesi No:21

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