Topkapı Palace
The sultans’ palace on Sarayburnu: courtyards, the Imperial Council, the treasury and the terraces over the water. Dated entry, sold online on its own site.
Memory 15 July Museum
An Istanbul museum opened in 2019 on the third anniversary of the 15 July 2016 coup attempt, also covering coups and colonialism in Turkey and worldwide.
On September 30, 2026 the Ministry’s listing showed this museum as closed to visitors. Check the official page before planning a visit.
About the museum
The Memory 15 July Museum, known in Turkish as Hafıza 15 Temmuz, opened its doors on the third anniversary of the 15 July 2016 coup attempt, with the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in attendance. It was created to pass the story of that night on to future generations and to build a shared memory.
The museum took shape at a Museum Workshop held on 7 January 2017 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and the 15 July Association. It was carried out on the initiative of the Presidency of the Republic under the curatorship of architect Hilmi Şenalp, and operates as a unit of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Beyond 15 July itself, the exhibition offers a narrative about coups and colonial rule in Türkiye and around the world, including the history of military tutelage. It drew large public interest soon after opening.
Tips
- The museum is closed on Mondays.
- Hours can change, so check the Ministry of Culture and Tourism page before you go.
Questions
When is Memory 15 July Museum open?
According to the Ministry’s listing it opens at 09:00 and closes at 18:30 (last entry 18:00). Closed: Monday.
Can I buy tickets for Memory 15 July Museum on this site?
No. This site sells no tickets. Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Dolmabahçe Palace are sold on our sister sites; for Memory 15 July Museum, buy at the ticket office or on the Ministry’s official e-ticket system.
Where is Memory 15 July Museum?
Memory 15 July Museum is in Istanbul, Türkiye — Beylerbeyi, Nevnihal Sk. No:12, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul.
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