The Istanbul Toy Museum is a private museum in a historic villa in Göztepe, on the Asian side of the city. It is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays. The museum says it shows about 4,000 toys on four floors, in rooms designed like theatre stages.
Last checked: 26 October 2026 from the museum’s official English page. The page gives two sets of opening times, so call before a long trip.
Istanbul Toy Museum opening hours
The museum’s page is not consistent. One section lists 11:00 to 18:00 and another lists 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 18:30 at weekends. Both say the museum is closed on Mondays. Until the museum corrects this, treat 11:00 to 18:00 as the safe window, and call +90 216 359 45 50 if you plan to arrive at opening or close to closing time.
Istanbul Toy Museum tickets
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 420 TL (the page shows 420 without a currency) |
| Child aged 3 and over, student | 360 TL |
| Children under 3, licensed guides, press, ICOM and MMKD members, disabled citizens | Free |
No separate price for foreign visitors is listed.
How to get to the Istanbul Toy Museum
The address is Ömerpaşa Caddesi, Dr. Zeki Zeren Sokağı No:17, Göztepe. The museum lists these routes from Kadıköy, each followed by a walk of about 10 minutes:
- Buses 10B, 10S, 14Ç, 17, 17L, 19F, 19M or 19S to the Göztepe stop.
- GZ1 or GZ2 to the Tütüncü Mehmet Efendi Camii stop.
- ER1 or ER2 to the Erenköy İstasyonu stop.
Bus routes change, so check a live map before you leave. For ferries, Marmaray and metro connections to Kadıköy, see our Istanbul transport guide.
Visiting the Istanbul Toy Museum with children
The museum is a historic villa, so ask on the phone about prams, stairs and step-free access before you go. For more family ideas across the city, see our Istanbul with kids guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Istanbul Toy Museum?
In Göztepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, at Ömerpaşa Caddesi, Dr. Zeki Zeren Sokağı No:17.
Which day is the Istanbul Toy Museum closed?
Monday.
Who founded the Istanbul Toy Museum?
The poet and author Sunay Akın opened it on 23 April 2005.
