iSakıp Sabancı Museum
A private museum run by Sabancı University in the Emirgan mansion, opened in 2002. Its collections cover Ottoman calligraphy and the art of the book, and Turkish painting, including Osman Hamdi Bey. A modern gallery annex hosts large temporary exhibitions.
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What's On
Permanent Collections
The Arts of the Book and Calligraphy Collection
The museum's collection of Ottoman calligraphy, illuminated manuscripts and documents, displayed in the historic Emirgan mansion.
Sakıp Sabancı Museum Painting Collection
The museum's standing collection of Turkish paintings, shown in Gallery -1, including Osman Hamdi Bey's Hodja Reading the Koran.
Scribbled Exercises, Practice Pages
Practice sheets and scribbled exercises by Ottoman calligraphers of the 16th to 20th centuries, including Ahmed Karahisarî and Hafız Osman.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Sakıp Sabancı Caddesi No:42, Emirgan, 34467 Sarıyer, Istanbul
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| Mon | Closed |
| TueToday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Admission
From ₺450
Discounted 330 TRY, students over 14 225 TRY. Free on Tuesdays and for children 12 and under.
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Visitor Information
- How much does Sakıp Sabancı Museum cost?
- Standard adult admission to Sakıp Sabancı Museum is ₺450. Discounted 330 TRY, students over 14 225 TRY. Free on Tuesdays and for children 12 and under.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Sakıp Sabancı Museum?
- Sakıp Sabancı Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:30. Closed Mondays, the first day of Ramadan Bayram and Eid al-Adha, and 1 January. Free entry on Tuesdays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Sakıp Sabancı Museum?
- Sakıp Sabancı Museum is located at Sakıp Sabancı Caddesi No:42, Emirgan, 34467 Sarıyer, Istanbul, in the Emirgan area of Istanbul.
- What can I see at Sakıp Sabancı Museum?
- Bosphorus-side mansion museum with Ottoman calligraphy, Turkish painting and major touring shows. Current highlights include Yoko Ono: Insound and Instructure, The Arts of the Book and Calligraphy Collection and Sakıp Sabancı Museum Painting Collection.
- Do I need to book Sakıp Sabancı 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 Sakıp Sabancı 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.
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- Sakıp Sabancı MuseumEdal / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Borusan ContemporaryHelge Høifødt / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0