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Facade of the Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat building on İstiklal Caddesi with the Akdeniz sculpture

Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat

ArtHistoryOpens 10amFreeGalatasaray (Nostalgic Tram)

Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat has stood on İstiklal Caddesi since 1992, combining publishing, a bookshop, a research library and exhibition halls. The Yapı Kredi Museum holds a numismatic collection of more than 55,000 objects and over a thousand ethnographic works, shown alongside changing contemporary art and history exhibitions. Entry to exhibitions and events is free.

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Imprints on the Century: Koç Group and the Arts

A timeline from the 1920s to today of the Koç Group's role in Turkish culture, told through artworks and archives from its institutional collections.

Now showing8 Apr – 29 NovFree

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Yapı Kredi Museum Collections

250 coins trace 2,600 years of money from ancient Greece to the early Republic, shown with Turkish-Islamic ethnographic works including tombac and silverwork.

Permanent collectionFree

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Getting there

İstiklal Caddesi No: 161, 34433 Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye

Nearest station: Galatasaray (Nostalgic Tram) and Taksim

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Hours

Mon10:00–19:00
TueToday10:00–19:00
Wed10:00–19:00
Thu10:00–19:00
Fri10:00–19:00
Sat11:00–19:00
Sun12:00–19:00

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Visitor Information

Is Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat?
Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat is open Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00, Saturday 11:00-19:00, Sunday 12:00-19:00. Exhibition visiting hours.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat?
Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat is located at İstiklal Caddesi No: 161, 34433 Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye, in the Beyoğlu area of Istanbul. The nearest stations are Galatasaray (Nostalgic Tram) and Taksim.
What can I see at Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat?
Free exhibition halls and numismatic museum on İstiklal Caddesi, with a bookshop and research library. Current highlights include Imprints on the Century: Koç Group and the Arts and Yapı Kredi Museum Collections.
Do I need to book Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat in advance?
Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat?
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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