Istanbul Modern

Istanbul ModernIstanbul Modern Art Museum (Turkish: İstanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi), a.k.a İstanbul Modern, is a museum of contemporary art in Istanbul, Turkey, inaugurated on December 11, 2004.

The museum, located in a converted warehouse in Tophane district on the Bosphorus, is the first of its kind in Turkey. It is easily reached by tram.

Istanbul Modern has exhibitions on two floors. The museum's permanent exhibition, along with the shop and the restaurant, is located on the top floor. Temporary exhibitions are located on the lower floor, along with the cinema and the library.

The permanent collection as well as temporary exhibits showcase the work of leading Turkish Painters (List of Turkish painters).

The museum also has an extensive library and a restaurant.

Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00 Thursday: 10.00 - 20.00 Closed on Mondays. Free Admission on Thursdays.

Admission: Adult: 7 YTL Concessions: 3 YTL

Discounts: Groups (20 or more people) Free admission for under 12, members, and disabled visitors.

www.istanbulmodern.org/