Inside The Museum Of The Ancient Orient

For its time, the Ancient Orient Museum was one of the most uncommon examples of a structure constructed specifically as a museum, together with the Istanbul Archeology Museums as a whole. Asar-i Atika Muzesi (Ancient Artifacts Museum) is written in Ottoman Turkish above the pediment of the structure bearing Sultan Abdulhamid II's tughra.

When you enter, you will be greeted by a number of impressive historical relics from Anatolia and the surrounding areas. The following are a few artifacts that require particular attention:

Shalmaneser III: The large statue of the Assyrian king Shalmaneser is definitely a standout. He ruled his country between 858 – 824 BCE and the inscriptions on the statue tell about his titles, wars, and characteristics.

Egyptian Grave: Exhibited in a large glass box, this Egyptian grave has many contents: 2 coffins, mummies, canopic jars (which stored the organs of the mummified bodies in Ancient Egypt), and the head part of a coffin, baskets, and a chest.

Where Is The Museum Of The Ancient Orient?the-museum-of-the-ancient-orient

In Istanbul's Fatih neighborhood, close to Gulhane Park, is where you'll find the Museum of the Ancient Orient. Taking the Kabatas - Bagcilar tramway line and getting out at the Gulhane station would be the simplest method of traveling. The museum is a 5-minute walk from there.

The museum is roughly a 10-minute walk from Sultanahmet square, next to the Topkapi Palace, if you're in the Sultanahmet region.

You can board a ferry to Eminonu from either Uskudar or Kadikoy to go to the Museum of the Ancient Orient from the Asian side of Istanbul. You can then board the Kabatas - Bagcilar tramway line and disembark at the Gulhane station from there. You can also utilize Marmaray to get to the Sirkeci station from whence you can walk or take the Kabatas - Bagcilar tramway route to Gulhane.

Visiting The Museum Of The Ancient Orient

Depending on the season you visit, the Museum of the Ancient Orient has varying hours. The museum is open from 9 AM to 8 PM from 1 April to 1 October during the summer. It is open from 9 AM to 6 PM from 1 October to 1 April throughout the winter season. On Mondays, the museum is closed.

The Museum of the Ancient Orient is temporarily closed. 

Frequently Asked Question

The Museum of the Ancient Orient is where?
The Museum of the Ancient Orient is situated next to Gulhane Park in Istanbul's Fatih district. The simplest route would be to take the Kabatas-Bagcilar tramway line and exit at the Gulhane station. There is a 5-minute walk to the museum.
When are you able to visit the museum?
In the summer, from 1 April to 1 October, the museum is open from 9 AM to 8 PM. Throughout the winter season, from 1 October to 1 April, it is open from 9 AM to 6 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays. The Museum of the Ancient Orient is temporarily closed.