The Museum Pass (Müzekart) issued by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism allows visitors to explore Turkey's rich cultural heritage with discounted access to hundreds of museums and archaeological sites across Turkey.
Advantages and types of Museum Passes
The advantages of the Museum Pass vary depending on the type of card. There are six types of Museum Passes, so you're sure to find one that's right for you.
müzekart+
The most popular museum pass is Müzekart+, which is valid for one year and offers unlimited access to more than 350 museums and archaeological sites under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, the State Palace Authority, and the Canakkale Historical Site Authority. Citizens of the Republic of Turkey can buy Müzekart+ for 60 Turkish lira**.
Turkey Museum Pass
The Turkey Museum Pass (MUSEUMPASS Türkiye) is also valid for museums and sites across Turkey, with unlimited access for 15 days from the first visit to the museum or archaeological site. With the Turkish Museum Pass, you can access more than 300 museums and archaeological sites that are affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the State Palace Administration.
Istanbul Museum Pass
As the name suggests, this museum pass is valid for 13 unique museums and historical sites in Istanbul, including Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace Museum, Adam Mickiewicz Museum and Istanbul Archaeological Museums. The Istanbul Museum Pass is valid for five days from the first use and is a great and convenient way to explore the city's historical sites!
Cappadocia Museum Pass
The Cappadocia Museum Pass provides admission to more than 10 museums and archaeological sites under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Nevsehir and Aksaray provinces, including the Underground City and the Hac Bekta Museum. The Cappadocia Museum Pass is valid for three days from the first use.
Mediterranean Museum Pass
The MuseumPass the Mediterranean gives access to more than 40 museums and archaeological sites in Antalya, Mersin, Adana and Denizli, including the Temple of Athena, Alanya Castle, Hierapolis (Pamukkale) Archaeology museum) and Aspendos Ruins. The Museum of the Mediterranean Pass is valid for seven days from the first use.
Aegean Museum Pass
The MuseumPass The Aegean gives you access to more than 40 spectacular museums and archaeological sites in the Aegean region of Izmir, Aydin, Mura and Denizli provinces. The Aegean Museum Pass is valid for seven days after first use and provides access to numerous cultural attractions, including the Ephesus Museum in Izmir, the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Hierapolis Ruins and Ayd n Aphrodisias museum）。
How to get a Museum Pass
Buying a Museum Pass is easy! You can buy Museum Passes at Museum Pass sales outlets all over Turkey. You can also purchase a digital museum pass via the Museums of Türkiye app on Google Play and the App Store.