Rahmi Koç Museum - Istanbul's Museum

Rahmi Koç Museum

Rahmi Koç Museum, which is known for giving particular importance to transportation, is also the first museum having been brought into service in industry and communication sectors.

The museum is situated in Hasköy on the north shore of Golden Horn. In the museum there are many miniature vehicles as well as real ones being exhibited. The museum was founded with the support of businessman Rahmi Koç and therefore it is called Rahmi Koç Museum. Worldwide organizations are frequently made in the museum. Thanks to these organizations being made in the museum, our country’s name is frequently mentioned. One of the organizations which was made 6 years ago is Leonardo: the universal genius exhibition. In this exhibition, works created from the original drawings made by Leonardo da Vinci was exhibited. The exhibition attracted world’s attention so much that it has been one of the most fundamental elements in the introduction of our country. After the exhibition, all countries praised our country. The museum generally consists of three sections. These sections are: Lengerhane, Dockyard and the exhibition area. Rahmi Koç Museum deserves praise with these 3 basic sections providing service for many years.

Lengerhane: In this part of the museum, anchor and chain are produced. There is also Rahmi Koç gallery in the dockyard.

Where is Rahmi Koç Musium located?

It is located in the suburb of Hasköy on the north shore of the Golden Horn and it continues serving as an industrial museum. You can reach the museum by metro or İETT. You can also go there with your own vehicle because there are free parking lots.

Transportation

Buses:

-          47 Eminönü-Alibeyköy Route

-          54 HM Hasköy-Mecidiyeköy Route

-          54 HT Hasköy-Taksim Route

-          Alternative Bus Routes

-          47E- 47Ç-  47- 36T

Minibus

-          Şişhane – Alibeyköy Route

Seaway

-          İDO

-          Üsküdar – Eyüp Route Ferries

What is the cost?

-          Entrance fee is 12, 5 TL. If you are a student, the fee is 6 TL.

-          The entrance fee for the submarine part is 7 TL for adults and 5 TL for students.

-          The fee for the discovery globe (keşif küresi in Turkish) is 3 TL for adults and 2 TL for students.

Visiting Hours

The museum is open every day except Mondays. You can visit the Rahmi Koç Museum between 10:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. on weekdays. From 1 April to 30 September the museum will be open between 10:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. on weekends.