The Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam is inside Gülhane Park in Istanbul, in a former imperial stables building beside the outer wall of the palace grounds. Its replicas, models and related objects interpret inventions and discoveries by Muslim scientists from the 9th through the 16th centuries.
- Location: Has Ahırlar (Imperial Stables), inside Gülhane Park.
- Collection: 585 replicas, models and related objects across twelve subject sections.
- Access: Take the tram to Gülhane stop, or connect from an Eminönü ferry.
- Tickets: The Turkish Museums listing gives adult admission as 200 TL for Turkish citizens and €10 for non-Turkish citizens.
Where is the museum in Gülhane Park?
The museum is in the Has Ahırlar building, the former Imperial Stables, within Gülhane Park. Its address is Gülhane Parkı İçi, Has Ahırlar Binası, 34122 Fatih, İstanbul. The building stands beside the outer wall of the palace grounds, a useful landmark as you make your way through the park.
For a broader look at the park’s paths and access, use this guide to Gülhane Park as you plan the museum stop. The museum opened on May 24, 2008, under Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Islamic science historian Professor Fuat Sezgin prepared its concept.
What does the collection interpret?
The collection interprets inventions, discoveries and studies by Muslim scientists from the 9th through the 16th centuries. The Ministry describes 3,500 square meters of exhibition space and 585 instrument and device replicas, models and related objects.
Twelve sections cover subjects that include astronomy, clocks and maritime technology, war technology, medicine, mining, physics, mathematics and geometry, architecture and urbanism, chemistry and optics, and geography. The range connects scientific work with practical fields such as navigation, health and the design of cities.
Exhibition areas occupy the ground and first floors. The Ministry’s floor plan also identifies a Cinevision room, elevator hall, entrance and exit. Facilities include an elevator, disability-friendly access, accessibility, child-friendly facilities, restrooms, a shop, Wi-Fi and educational space.
How do you get to the museum?
The tram and ferries provide public-transport connections to the museum. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Culture Portal says to use the Kabataş–Bağcılar tram line and get off at Gülhane stop.
Coming from Istanbul’s Asian side, you can take a Kadıköy–Eminönü or Üsküdar–Eminönü ferry and connect to the tram. If you are staying at Viva Deluxe, the museum is about a four-minute walk from the hotel.
The museum is also one of the stops you can pair with a look at the nearby Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Their subjects differ, so consider how much time you want to devote to each before setting off.
The Istanbul Archaeology Museums guide covers another collection in the same historic area.
What should you know about opening hours and tickets?
Opening hours vary seasonally. Published schedules give opening times between 09:00 and 20:00, with ticket-office closing times between 17:30 and 19:00; check the Turkish Museums official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–17:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The Turkish Museums listing gives adult admission as 200 TL for Turkish citizens and €10 for non-Turkish citizens. Free entry applies to Turkish citizens aged 0–18 and 65 and older, non-Turkish children aged 0–8, and university students studying art history, archaeology or museum departments. Turkish citizens can use MüzeKart at the museum.
The museum’s published telephone numbers are +90 212 528 8065 and +90 212 513 7214. Use them if you need to confirm practical details before visiting.
What else can you combine with a museum visit?
Gülhane Park and the museum make a natural pairing: walk through the park to reach the former stables, then continue exploring the surrounding historic area. The palace grounds border the building, giving the museum a clear setting within Istanbul’s historic center.
Sirkeci is another nearby area to include in your plans. A Sirkeci neighborhood guide can help you place the museum within a wider walk through this part of Istanbul.
FAQs
What is the museum’s full address?
It is at Gülhane Parkı İçi, Has Ahırlar Binası, 34122 Fatih, İstanbul, inside Gülhane Park.
Which tram stop serves the museum?
Take the Kabataş–Bağcılar tram line and get off at Gülhane stop.
How many sections does the museum have?
The official Turkish Museums description lists twelve sections, spanning fields such as astronomy, medicine, mathematics, geography and optics.
Can Turkish citizens use MüzeKart here?
Yes. Turkish citizens can use MüzeKart at the museum.