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İstanbul Modern (Istanbul Museum of Modern Art): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Istanbul Modern is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children under 12 free; Visitors with disabilities free; Thursdays 10:00-14:00: free for residents of Türkiye; Tuesdays 10:00-14:00: free for 18-25 year-olds living in Türkiye.
- Otherwise: regular admission (TRY) — ₺1,000.
Calendar
Free days at Istanbul Modern
For Turkey residents
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · tomorrow · 10:00–14:00
- THU5NOVThursday, 5 November 2026 · in 8 days · 10:00–14:00
- THU12NOVThursday, 12 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 10:00–14:00
- THU19NOVThursday, 19 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 10:00–14:00
- THU26NOVThursday, 26 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–14:00
- THU3DECThursday, 3 December 2026 · in 5 weeks · 10:00–14:00
For turkey residents 18 25
- TUE3NOVTuesday, 3 November 2026 · in 6 days · 10:00–14:00
- TUE10NOVTuesday, 10 November 2026 · in 13 days · 10:00–14:00
- TUE17NOVTuesday, 17 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 10:00–14:00
- TUE24NOVTuesday, 24 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–14:00
- TUE1DECTuesday, 1 December 2026 · in 5 weeks · 10:00–14:00
- TUE8DECTuesday, 8 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–14:00
Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Children under 12 go free every day.
- Living in Türkiye? Thursday 10:00-14:00 is free.
- Open late on Fridays until 20:00.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren under 12 free | children under 12 | — | No |
| Free forVisitors with disabilities free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
| Free hoursThursdays 10:00-14:00: free for residents of Türkiye · 10:00–14:00 | Turkey residents | 'Your Thursday', supported by Paribu. For all visitors residing in Türkiye; bring proof of residence. | No |
| Free hoursTuesdays 10:00-14:00: free for 18-25 year-olds living in Türkiye · 10:00–14:00 | turkey residents 18 25 | 'Young Tuesday'. Residents of Türkiye aged 18-25. | No |
Official prices
Istanbul Modern ticket prices
| Regular admission (TRY) — Discounted (students, 65+) 650 TL. Residents of Türkiye: 600 TL, discounted 350 TL. Cinema 350 TL. | ₺1,000 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (regular admission (try)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00; Fri 10:00-20:00; closed Mondays. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed on 1 January and on the first day of religious holidays.
Kılıç Ali Paşa Mah., Tophane İskele Cad. No:1/1, 34433 Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
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FAQ
Istanbul Modern: common questions
Is Istanbul Modern free?
Istanbul Modern has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children under 12 free; Visitors with disabilities free; Thursdays 10:00-14:00: free for residents of Türkiye; Tuesdays 10:00-14:00: free for 18-25 year-olds living in Türkiye. Otherwise the official ticket costs ₺1,000.
When are the free days at Istanbul Modern for Turkey residents?
Upcoming free dates for Turkey residents: Thu 29 Oct (10:00–14:00), Thu 5 Nov (10:00–14:00), Thu 12 Nov (10:00–14:00) and Thu 19 Nov (10:00–14:00). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
When are the free days at Istanbul Modern for turkey residents 18 25?
Upcoming free dates for turkey residents 18 25: Tue 3 Nov (10:00–14:00), Tue 10 Nov (10:00–14:00), Tue 17 Nov (10:00–14:00) and Tue 24 Nov (10:00–14:00). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Istanbul Modern?
Children under 12. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to Istanbul Modern?
Regular admission (TRY) costs ₺1,000 on the official site.
What day is Istanbul Modern closed?
Istanbul Modern is closed on Mondays. Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00; Fri 10:00-20:00; closed Mondays. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed on 1 January and on the first day of religious holidays.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- istanbulmodern.org/en/visit/museum · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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