Pera Museum

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Frank Bowling: Creation and Destruction

Frank Bowling's paintings alongside works by Francis Bacon and Victor Willing, including the Map series and a 2026 work, shown partly for the first time in Istanbul.

Now showing29 Sept – 31 Jan 2027₺450

Behind the Camera of the Republic

Flawed and overlooked press photographs of early Republican Istanbul, 1920s to early 1950s, from the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation archive.

Now showing29 Sept – 28 Mar 2027₺450

Permanent Collections

Osman Hamdi Bey

The life and art of Osman Hamdi Bey through works from the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation collection, including figure paintings, portraits and Gebze landscapes.

Permanent collection₺450

Ağırlık ve Ölçü Sanatı (The Art of Weights and Measures)

The Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection, from the 2nd millennium BCE to today, on the economy, trade and standardisation across civilisations.

Permanent collection₺450

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Visitor Information

How much does Pera Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Pera Museum is ₺450. Discounted 250 TL; groups of 10 or more 300 TL per person; students free on Wednesdays (Genç Çarşamba).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Pera Museum?

Pera Museum is open Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday 10:00-19:00, Friday 10:00-22:00, Sunday 12:00-18:00. Closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Pera Museum?

Pera Museum is located at Meşrutiyet Caddesi No:65, Tepebaşı, 34430 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey, in the Tepebaşı area of Istanbul. The nearest stations are Şişhane (M2) and Taksim (M2).

What can I see at Pera Museum?

Private art museum in the 1893 Bristol Hotel, known for Orientalist painting and Osman Hamdi Bey's The Tortoise Trainer. Current highlights include Frank Bowling: Creation and Destruction, Behind the Camera of the Republic and Osman Hamdi Bey.

Do I need to book Pera Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Pera Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.