Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin ISTANBUL, TURKEY: View of the Turkish Railways Museum Sirkeci train station, near the terminus of the Orient Express, Istanbul. (Photo by John Wreford/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Museum-hopping while traveling can get expensive—and while famous addresses like the Topkapi Palace Museum and the Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum are must-visits while planning out your Istanbul itinerary, it doesn’t hurt to pencil in some of the more budget-friendly cultural centers as well. The following museums in and around Istanbul are free of charge—not just on certain days of the week or for certain folks but year-round.
Whether you’re hoping to learn more about the economic history of Türkiye or you’re looking to attend a free arts film, here are some of the best free museums to visit while in Istanbul: Türkiye İş Bank Museum The Türkiye İş Bank Museum first opened its doors in 2019 and has been sharing the history of Turkish economics ever since. The multi-floor museum is housed in a historical 1892-era building that previously served as a post office and banking branch. Today you’ll find well-preserved banking artifacts from the past century and an art gallery as well as temporary exhibits, all available to peruse for free.
Sirkeci Orient Express Museum Did you know that Agatha Christie wrote Murder on the Orient Express from a hotel room in Istanbul? Further, did you know that just a few paces from .
