Sakıp Sabancı Museum

The Sakıp Sabancı Museum (SSM) is one of Istanbul's most important cultural institutions, located in the Emirgan neighborhood along the Bosphorus. It is housed in a beautiful mansion, known as the Atlı Köşk, which once belonged to the Sabancı family, one of Turkey's wealthiest and most influential families. The museum is renowned for its diverse collection, which spans a variety of art forms, from classical to modern. It is especially known for its collection of Ottoman calligraphy, manuscripts, and decorative arts, as well as its impressive selection of paintings, sculptures, and contemporary art pieces. The museum frequently hosts temporary exhibitions featuring both Turkish and international artists, as well as cultural and historical exhibits. In addition to its art collections, the museum is surrounded by lush gardens that provide stunning views of the Bosphorus, offering a peaceful environment for visitors to relax. The museum also has a café where guests can enjoy a drink while taking in the scenic surroundings. Sakıp Sabancı Museum is a cultural hub that blends history, art, and nature, making it a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and anyone looking to experience the cultural richness of Istanbul.

Very nice gallery, small and no crowded with its own parking and easy to park, surrounded with a beautiful park. There are nice restaurants to combine for lunch.

A private fine arts ( calligraphic, religious documents, paintings ...) museum. Most of the contents date back to the Ottoman era. Founded by Sakıp Sabancı & opened in June 2002. It hosts exhibitions and cultural events. 1848-1884 the building belonged to several high ranked pasha families and khedives, Egyptian governors; Purchased by the Ottoman Treasury (Abdülhamid II era) & gifted to King Nicola I of Montenegro. Then for 30 years a royal residence & embassy of Montenegro; 1913: repossessed by the Ottoman government, became home to the granddaughter of Sultan Mehmed V Reşad; Turkish Republic: Prince Mehmed Ali Hasan, grandson of Khedive İsmail Paşa, commissioned the architect Edouard de Nari to build the present house; 1944: home of the elder sister of the Egyptian prince; 1951 summer house of Sabancı's family; 1969-1999 home to Sakıp Sabancı's family; 1998: leased for 49 years to Sabancı University. [Wikipedia] يبدو أن الاسم هو ساكيب وليس شكيب

I am always fascinated whenever I visit the museum. Amazing garden, amazing view and great exhibitions all the time. It is a must go place in Istanbul as a second visitor (can be too much for the first time traveler). The house was used by Sabanci family before it was converted to a museum. It gives more interest for the place. Walking in the beautiful garden with the view makes you fall in love with the house.

Very beautiful museum on the Bosphorus in one of Istanbul’s fanciest neighborhoods, the museum used to be a Palace for the Sabanci family before its conversion to a museum, it exhibits the expensive belongings and furniture of the palace in the main pavilion along the works of the most famous Ottoman and European painters, most notably the section of Osman Hamdi Bey, it also has a very beautiful section for the Arabic calligraphy and contains really important and beautiful artifacts from the Ottoman era. And i was lucky enough to see the exhibition of works of Sultan Abdulmecid II in a very beautiful gallery dedicated to the life of the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, the exhibition ended today and unfortunately taking pictures in wasn’t allowed in Sultan Abdulmecid section, i only managed to take a couple of pictures. the garden of the museum is very beautiful as well with lots of different kinds of plants, and there’s a very beautiful terrace overlooking the Bosphorus where the view was incredible. I highly recommend checking out the museum.

The interior is currently divided into three sections. Sakıp Sabancı's own personal Islamic collection, a section and a picture gallery where Osman Hamdi Bey's works are digitally scanned and displayed. Of course, the picture gallery attracts the most attention. There is a gallery with a very distinguished collection. Şeker Ahmet Pasha, Osman Hamdi Bey, Halil Pasha, Mihri Hanım, Hoca Ali Rıza, Şevket Dağ and many more. If you want to see a very valuable collection, don't miss it. You can also sit in the garden, eat dessert and drink coffee, and watch a unique Bosphorus view from a part of the garden.

Successfully managed museum with very special choices of artists and exhibitions. This time it is David Hockney which will close by end of July. There are also other exhibitions such as paintings of Abdülmecid Efendi, the last Caliph of the Ottoman Empire, a talented painter. Unfortunately photos/videos were not allowed. There's a Cafe but insufficient. However, you can enjoy your coffee beneath the plane trees (sycamore), just 100m to the right as you exit (main entrance on the street).

Nice park, Great terrace with a wonderful view of Bosphorus. Actually entrance is for free, if you want to visit park and restaurant only, but Tricky thing, they offer you to take a ticket at entrance, without saying that. And you don’t have to pay, if you are not going to visit museum. Was not going to visit exhibition so paid 35 lira is just for nothing.

The Sakıp Sabancı Museum (SSM) is one of Istanbul's most important cultural institutions, located in the Emirgan neighborhood along the Bosphorus. It is housed in a beautiful mansion, known as the Atlı Köşk, which once belonged to the Sabancı family, one of Turkey's wealthiest and most influential families. The museum is renowned for its diverse collection, which spans a variety of art forms, from classical to modern. It is especially known for its collection of Ottoman calligraphy, manuscripts, and decorative arts, as well as its impressive selection of paintings, sculptures, and contemporary art pieces. The museum frequently hosts temporary exhibitions featuring both Turkish and international artists, as well as cultural and historical exhibits. In addition to its art collections, the museum is surrounded by lush gardens that provide stunning views of the Bosphorus, offering a peaceful environment for visitors to relax. The museum also has a café where guests can enjoy a drink while taking in the scenic surroundings. Sakıp Sabancı Museum is a cultural hub that blends history, art, and nature, making it a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and anyone looking to experience the cultural richness of Istanbul.

Very nice gallery, small and no crowded with its own parking and easy to park, surrounded with a beautiful park. There are nice restaurants to combine for lunch.

A private fine arts ( calligraphic, religious documents, paintings ...) museum. Most of the contents date back to the Ottoman era. Founded by Sakıp Sabancı & opened in June 2002. It hosts exhibitions and cultural events. 1848-1884 the building belonged to several high ranked pasha families and khedives, Egyptian governors; Purchased by the Ottoman Treasury (Abdülhamid II era) & gifted to King Nicola I of Montenegro. Then for 30 years a royal residence & embassy of Montenegro; 1913: repossessed by the Ottoman government, became home to the granddaughter of Sultan Mehmed V Reşad; Turkish Republic: Prince Mehmed Ali Hasan, grandson of Khedive İsmail Paşa, commissioned the architect Edouard de Nari to build the present house; 1944: home of the elder sister of the Egyptian prince; 1951 summer house of Sabancı's family; 1969-1999 home to Sakıp Sabancı's family; 1998: leased for 49 years to Sabancı University. [Wikipedia] يبدو أن الاسم هو ساكيب وليس شكيب

I am always fascinated whenever I visit the museum. Amazing garden, amazing view and great exhibitions all the time. It is a must go place in Istanbul as a second visitor (can be too much for the first time traveler). The house was used by Sabanci family before it was converted to a museum. It gives more interest for the place. Walking in the beautiful garden with the view makes you fall in love with the house.

Very beautiful museum on the Bosphorus in one of Istanbul’s fanciest neighborhoods, the museum used to be a Palace for the Sabanci family before its conversion to a museum, it exhibits the expensive belongings and furniture of the palace in the main pavilion along the works of the most famous Ottoman and European painters, most notably the section of Osman Hamdi Bey, it also has a very beautiful section for the Arabic calligraphy and contains really important and beautiful artifacts from the Ottoman era. And i was lucky enough to see the exhibition of works of Sultan Abdulmecid II in a very beautiful gallery dedicated to the life of the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, the exhibition ended today and unfortunately taking pictures in wasn’t allowed in Sultan Abdulmecid section, i only managed to take a couple of pictures. the garden of the museum is very beautiful as well with lots of different kinds of plants, and there’s a very beautiful terrace overlooking the Bosphorus where the view was incredible. I highly recommend checking out the museum.

The interior is currently divided into three sections. Sakıp Sabancı's own personal Islamic collection, a section and a picture gallery where Osman Hamdi Bey's works are digitally scanned and displayed. Of course, the picture gallery attracts the most attention. There is a gallery with a very distinguished collection. Şeker Ahmet Pasha, Osman Hamdi Bey, Halil Pasha, Mihri Hanım, Hoca Ali Rıza, Şevket Dağ and many more. If you want to see a very valuable collection, don't miss it. You can also sit in the garden, eat dessert and drink coffee, and watch a unique Bosphorus view from a part of the garden.

Successfully managed museum with very special choices of artists and exhibitions. This time it is David Hockney which will close by end of July. There are also other exhibitions such as paintings of Abdülmecid Efendi, the last Caliph of the Ottoman Empire, a talented painter. Unfortunately photos/videos were not allowed. There's a Cafe but insufficient. However, you can enjoy your coffee beneath the plane trees (sycamore), just 100m to the right as you exit (main entrance on the street).

Nice park, Great terrace with a wonderful view of Bosphorus. Actually entrance is for free, if you want to visit park and restaurant only, but Tricky thing, they offer you to take a ticket at entrance, without saying that. And you don’t have to pay, if you are not going to visit museum. Was not going to visit exhibition so paid 35 lira is just for nothing.