Istanbul Airport Museum
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Located in Istanbul Airport, this museum offers travelers a chance to explore thousands of years of Turkish history and culture through hundreds of artifacts from across Turkey.

📜 The Istanbul Airport Museum opened on July 17, 2020, offering travelers an alternative to airport lounges with 1000m² of exhibit space. It showcases 12,000 years of Anatolian history and features 316 artifacts from 29 Turkish museums, including the ancient Kadesh Treaty.

Why Go

✈️ Ideal for long layovers, offering a cultural alternative to airport lounges.
🌍 Experience a comprehensive cross-section of Turkish history, art, and culture, exploring 3,000+ years of heritage.
✨ Interactive displays, artistic lighting, and video projections enhance the experience.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with interactive sections and playgrounds for children.
🏛️ Learn about 18 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites in Turkey.

Why Avoid

💡 Lighting issues may make artifacts difficult to view.
🗺️ Museum is located in a desolate corner, requiring navigation to find.
🚫 Turkish museum passes are not valid.

Tips

⬆️ Located on the second floor of the international terminal, above the Yotel airport hotel. Follow signs carefully.

Cost

💰 Admission is 13 Euro, free for visitors under 8 years old. Turkish museum passes are not valid.

Hours

🕒 Open daily from 08:30 to 23:00 (Box Office closes 22:00).

Contact

📧 istanbularkeoloji@ktb.gov.tr📞 +90(212)5207740; +90(212)5207741

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