The best museums in Beşiktaş in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Beşiktaş, Turkey, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Beşiktaş? These are the best ones:

  1. Dolmabahçe Palace1

    Dolmabahçe Palace

     Beşiktaş
    Dolmabahçe Palace, situated in Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosphorus, holds historical significance as it served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1853 to 1922. There was a twenty-year period from 1889 to 1909 when the Yıldız Palace was used instead.
  2. National Palaces Painting Museum2

    National Palaces Painting Museum

     Beşiktaş
    The National Palaces Painting Museum is an art museum located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was opened in 2014 at the Crown Prince Residence of Dolmabahçe Palace. The museum is a relatively recent addition to Istanbul's cultural scene, offering visitors a chance to explore a collection of 19th-century art within the historic setting of the Dolmabahçe Palace.
  3. Istanbul Naval Museum3

    Istanbul Naval Museum

     Beşiktaş
    The Istanbul Naval Museum is the largest maritime museum in Turkey and is recognized globally for the diversity of its collection. The museum houses approximately 20,000 items, making it a significant destination for those interested in maritime history and culture.
  4. Asiyan Museum4

    Asiyan Museum

     Beşiktaş
    The Aşiyan Museum, located in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, is a historical site that served as the residence of the renowned poet Tevfik Fikret from 1906 to 1915. Since 1945, it has been transformed into a museum, providing visitors with a glimpse into the life and times of this significant literary figure.
  5. Yıldız Seramik Fabrikası5

    Yıldız Seramik Fabrikası

     Beşiktaş

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