Sakıp Sabancı Museum — Art beside the Bosphorus

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For a slower outing with art and views of the Bosphorus, consider Sakıp Sabancı Museum in Emirgan. Its historic Atlı Köşk connects the story of a family home with a carefully formed art collection. Look closely at the shapes of letters, borders and manuscript details in the Book Arts and Calligraphy Collection. Then explore the current exhibition and, if the weather suits, continue into the garden. The mansion's name refers to its horse sculptures. Our suggestion is to check the exhibition programme before coming so the visit matches your interests; do not assume a particular artwork is always on display. Plan your visit: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00; last entry 17:30; closed Mondays. Admission is free on Tuesdays. The museum also closes on 1 January and the first days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Adult admission is TRY 450; the TRY 330 concession covers listed eligible groups including students over 18, teachers and visitors aged 65 or above, with ID. A TRY 225 student ticket is also listed, but age rules differ between the Turkish page (12–18) and English page (over 14); confirm age and eligibility at the booth. Children aged 12 or below and people with disabilities accompanied by one companion are listed for free entry. Online tickets are valid for the selected date only and cannot be refunded or exchanged. The museum lists wheelchairs, passageways, lifts and accessible toilets; arrange specific needs ahead. The address is Sakıp Sabancı Cad. No:42, Emirgan. IETT bus 22 from Kabataş towards İstinye Dere İçi stops at EMİRGAN; recheck travel-day service. The map pin is approximate, not a verified entrance. Our editorial suggestion is 1.5–2 hours. Official sources were checked on 14 October 2026; no in-person visit was made. Contact: +90 212 277 22 00.

Before you visit

• Official hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00; last entry 17:30; closed Mondays. Admission is free on Tuesdays.
• Checked on 14 October 2026: adult admission TRY 450. Free Tuesdays do not mean admission is free every day.
• The TRY 330 concession covers listed groups including students over 18, teachers and visitors aged 65 or above. ID is required.
• The student tariff is TRY 225, but official language pages differ on age: 12–18 in Turkish, over 14 in English. Confirm age and ID requirements with the booth before buying.
• Children aged 12 or below, and individuals with disabilities with one companion, are listed for free entry. Ask the museum about proof and conditions for your category.
• Online tickets are valid on the selected date only. According to the official site, online and booth ticket sales cannot be refunded or exchanged; choose the date carefully.
• The museum lists wheelchairs, passageways, lifts and accessible toilets. Arrange specific access needs ahead. The garden is an outdoor part of the visit.
• Closed on 1 January and the first days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Check the exhibition programme before coming. Our editorial visit suggestion is 1.5–2 hours.
• We checked official online sources without an in-person visit. The map location is approximate. Confirm conditions on +90 212 277 22 00.

Directions

Sakıp Sabancı Caddesi No:42, Emirgan, 34467 İstanbul