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Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture
Turkish painting at Galataport
About Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture
The Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture, run by Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, reopened in 2021 in a restored building at Galataport. Its collection traces Turkish painting and sculpture from the late Ottoman era through the Republic; combine it with Istanbul Modern next door.
Why it's on our list
- Turkish painting
- Galataport
- Near Istanbul Modern
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- TophaneT1350 m4 min walk
- Fındıklı - MSÜT1650 m8 min walk
- TünelT2800 m10 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Galataport Taxi300 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Şimşirci Sokağı350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- Galata Tower850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- İstiklal Avenue850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Taksim Square1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Galata Bridge1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Spice Bazaar1.6 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Topkapı Palace1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Hagia Sophia2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Grand Bazaar2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 95 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)34 kmCar or taxi 104 min