🌙 Night Museums Begin: Experience History Under the Stars
Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage is no longer limited to daylight hours. As of June 1, 2025, 27 museums and archaeological sites across the country will welcome visitors after sunset. Illuminated by atmospheric lighting, these historic places promise a whole new way to connect with the past.
⭐ What Is Night Museum Visiting?
Night museum programs allow access to historical and cultural sites after sunset. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful and magical tour experience — away from crowds and under cooler evening skies.
🎫 How to Enter?
- For local visitors: MuseumPass + 100 TL additional fee
- Tip: Avoid queues by purchasing a mobile MuseumPass at muze.gov.tr
📍 Museums & Sites Open for Night Visits
🕌 Istanbul
- Galata Tower – open until 23:00
- Istanbul Archaeological Museums – until 22:00
- Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum – until 22:00
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts – until 22:00
🏛️ Ankara
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations – until 21:00
- Ethnography Museum – until 21:00
🏖️ Izmir
- İzmir Museum of Culture and Arts – until 21:00
- Ephesus Archaeological Site – until 23:00 (Wednesday–Saturday)
🏺 Antalya
- Antalya, Alanya, Nekropol Museums – until 22:00
- Aspendos, Patara, and Side Sites – until 22:00
⚓ Muğla
- Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology – until 22:00
🏛️ Aydın
- Temple of Apollo in Didim – until 21:00
🏞️ Denizli
- Hierapolis Archaeological Site – until 23:00
🏰 Nevşehir
- Zelve-Paşabağları, Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, Özkonak Underground Cities – until 21:00
⛰️ Adıyaman
- Mount Nemrut Archaeological Site – open 04:00–09:00 for sunrise visits
🏛️ Gaziantep
- Zeugma Mosaic Museum – until 21:00
🕌 Şanlıurfa
- Şanlıurfa Museum & Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum – until 21:00
🌊 Samsun
- Samsun Archaeology and Ethnography Museum – until 22:00
❄️ Erzurum
- Erzurum Museum – until 21:00
🗺️ Plan Your Trip, Prepare Your MuseumPass!
Night museum visits are a fantastic opportunity to experience Türkiye’s history in a whole new light — literally. Especially iconic sites like Ephesus, Galata Tower, and the Hagia Sophia History Museum promise unforgettable evenings with breathtaking lighting and atmosphere.
📌 Don’t Forget!
- MuseumPass holders can access night visits with an additional 100 TL.
- Buy tickets online to skip the crowds and enjoy your visit to the fullest.
