Istanbul Archaeology Museums

The Istanbul Archaeology Museums (Turkish: İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri) are a group of three archaeological museums located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, near Gülhane Park and Topkapı Palace. These museums house over one million objects from nearly all periods and civilizations in world history.

Istanbul Archaeology Museums
İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri
Established13 June 1891
LocationOsman Hamdi Bey Yokuşu Sokak, Gülhane, Istanbul, Turkey
Coordinates41.010872°N 28.981659°E / 41.010872; 28.981659
TypeArchaeology museum
Collection size1+ million objects
Visitors382.148 (2011)
DirectorRahmi Asal

The Istanbul Archaeology Museums consists of three museums:

  1. Archaeological Museum (in the main building)
  2. Museum of the Ancient Orient
  3. Museum of Islamic Art (in the Tiled Kiosk).
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