Istanbul Modern
İstanbul Modern
Turkey's first museum of modern and contemporary art. Its new building, designed by Renzo Piano, opened on the Karaköy waterfront in 2023.
Istanbul Modern opened in 2004 and moved into a new building designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano in 2023. Its facade is made of shimmering aluminum panels, and it sits at Galata Port in Karaköy, facing the Bosphorus and the Old City. The museum displays Turkish painting, sculpture, photography and installations from the 20th century onward, as well as special exhibitions by international artists. The rooftop terrace and the seaside restaurant offer views of the Old City skyline. Foreign visitors pay about 25 euros, and the museum is closed on Mondays. Getting there: a 5-minute walk from Tophane station on the T1 tram.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00 (extended hours on Thursdays)
Nearby sights
- Galataport
- Galata Tower
- İstiklal Avenue & Taksim Square
- Pera Museum
- Galata Bridge & Eminönü
- Topkapi Palace
- Gülhane Park
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums