The museums I visited in my childhood—not just in Istanbul but even in Paris, where I first went in 1959—were joyless places infused with the atmosphere of a government office. In keeping with their ...

Today, Istanbul's art world is in shock over the news that works of art from the collection of the recently closed Santralistanbul Museum of Contemporary Art were set to hit the auction block in an ...

Inside a stunning waterfront structure by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Istanbul Modern is the city's most important hub for contemporary art with its permanent and temporary exhibitions. The ...

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) ...

A tourist visits the Istanbul Archaeology Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 17, 2024. The Istanbul Archaeological Museum in Türkiye was established in the 19th century and is one of the world's most ...

The cultural capital of Türkiye is well-known for its historical museums and architecture—but Istanbul also has an incredible number of art museums to explore. The city boasts art museums that range ...

Istanbul's famed feline residents now have a special place to call home: the Cat Museum, which is dedicated to the Turkish ancient city’s feline companions. The city’s first animal-themed museum was ...