Pera Museum
Duration
1 hr
Admission
€6
Best time
Afternoon
Budget
Budget
About this place
The Pera Museum is one of Istanbul's most distinguished private museums, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building on Meşrutiyet Caddesi in the heart of Beyoğlu. Opened in 2005 by the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation, it is home to a remarkable permanent collection of Orientalist paintings, Anatolian weights and measures, and Kütahya tiles and ceramics, alongside a dynamic programme of world-class temporary exhibitions.
Tips
The crown jewel of the permanent collection is Osman Hamdi Bey's iconic painting The Tortoise Trainer, one of the most celebrated works in Turkish art history and well worth the visit alone. The museum's temporary exhibition programme regularly attracts major international shows, so check what is on before your visit. The building itself is beautifully restored and a pleasure to explore across its multiple floors. The Pera Museum is located on Meşrutiyet Caddesi just steps from Istiklal Avenue and the historic Pera Palace Hotel, making it a natural addition to a cultural afternoon in the heart of Beyoğlu.