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Like all children, you must have loved toys at a young age and wished that all the toys in the world belonged to you. If you are still interested in playing as an adult, visiting the Istanbul Toy Museum during your trip to Turkey can excite you. This museum is one of the most unique museums in Istanbul, where various games from the past to the present are displayed. This museum on the other hand Sights of Istanbul Such as Pera Museum, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Bosphorus Strait, shopping malls, water parks, etc. are among the most popular tourist attractions of this city.
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If you intend to visit this museum and experience a pleasant trip to childhood, we suggest you stay with us until the end. In this article from the 24th stay, we will introduce the complete and comprehensive Turkish Toy Museum.
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Introducing Istanbul Toy Museum
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Istanbul Turkey Toy Museum, which is very popular among tourists, was opened in 2005. This amazing museum was created by one of the famous writers and poets of Turkey, Sunay Akin, to display various toys from all over the world.
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There are various toys in this collection that have been collected from different continents and countries. About 4,000 items can be seen in the Toy Museum in Istanbul, Turkey, some of which date back to 200 years ago. Many of these toys are collected by Sona Akin and are in different sections with thematic categories. In addition to various toys, you can learn about traditional games of different countries and nations in this museum.
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The building of this museum is also very attractive, and its architecture and interior design were designed and executed by Ihan Duqan, one of the famous Turkish architects. By exploring the 6 floors of the Turkish Toy Museum building, it is as if you are traveling through a time tunnel and you can have memorable moments.
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Different parts of the toy museum
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Since a professional stage designer has been in charge of creating the atmosphere of the Istanbul Toy Museum, he has considered different parts for it. There are 10 rooms in the 6-story building of this museum, in which 80 beautiful showcases are placed.
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Games and devices have interesting categories, the most important of which is based on history. Sonai has tried to put toys from each historical period together. For example, you can watch toys used by Indians in the Istanbul Toy Museum. Or in another section, toys belonging to the World War II period are displayed.
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One of the main features of Istanbul Turkey Toy Museum is its suitability for different generations with different ages. Different toys are displayed in separate parts of this museum, which adults can relive their childhood memories by watching, and children are full of fun and excitement.
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In addition to the toy rooms, there is also a unique cafe in this museum, which is designed like a fairy tale palace. This magical cafe with its spectacular decoration attracts tourists to take a moment to relax and spend a variety of drinks and delicious Turkish desserts.
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Where is the Turkish Toy Museum?
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As one of the most special museums in Istanbul, the Toy Museum is located in the Asian area and Kadikoy neighborhood. You can use subway, bus and taxi to access this museum. The best and easiest way to go to the toy museum from Taksim square is to board the ships and barges of Eminio or Besiktas docks. You can also use the 16, E14D and 10B buses from this square to get to Gtztepe station and near the Toy Museum.
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If you plan to visit this museum by metro, you should take the newly opened Kartal-Kadikoy metro and get off at Yenisahra station. Then you will reach the museum building with a short walk.
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Address of Istanbul Toy Museum: Gaztepe District, Kadikoy District.
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Istanbul Toy Museum visit information
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It is possible to visit this museum on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:30. You will need about 3 hours to see the different parts and lovely toys of this museum. Therefore, try to visit the museum on quiet days and during the opening hours of the museum so that you can have a good time browsing through the time tunnel of this collection.
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According to the information on the official website of the Istanbul Toy Museum, the ticket price of the Istanbul Toy Museum is 75 liras per person, which of course will be 40 liras per person for children over 3 years old and students, teachers, professors and people over 65 years old. Ticket prices are free for disabled people, children under 3 years old, MMDK members, ICOM card members and holders, tour leaders and members of Turkish official media. To visit in groups of more than 10 people, you must call for coordination and reservation.
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Note: Istanbul Museum Card or Istanbul Museum Pass is not valid in this museum.
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Istanbul Toy Museum contact number: +902163594550 to 51
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Nearby attractions
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After watching the attractive toys of this museum, you can visit other tourist attractions in Istanbul and double the pleasure of your trip. Among the most important sightseeing places in Istanbul, Turkey, which are located near the Toy Museum, are: Pera MuseumHalsedun ancient village, 5th century church, Fenerbaghche promenade, Crimean war memorials, Topkapi Palace Museum, Galata Tower, Billerby Palace, Basilica Cistern, Delma Baghche Palace, Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Istanbul Turkish and Islamic Arts MuseumEyarene Church, Rostam Pasha MosqueIstanbul Maritime Museum, Istanbul Mosaic Museum, Istanbul Motivation Museum, Khorram Sultan bath And the Istanbul Military Museum pointed out.
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Nearby hotels
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As the most touristic city in Turkey, Istanbul has many and varied hotels. If you are one of those tourists who are looking for the best Istanbul hotels Being near the toy museum, you should go to the following hotels to have an easier access to this attraction:
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Moda Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Dilla Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel and Sheraton City Center Hotel.
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