Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum in Sultangazi

Panaromic Bosphorus view and supreme breeze

This is a modern art museum. If youre not into modern art - skip it.The garden near it is very nice, no ticket required to visit the garden.

Nice museum with a restaurant. beautiful surroundings and the view! you can take a boat there too

Ilove the museum and the MSA restaurant inside it.

Nice museum and gallery, very beautiful terrace view.50tl fee, free entrance on Tuesdays.

Wonderful view, relaxed environment, nice staff... recommended!

Nice place and view

Very beautiful museum on the Bosphorus in one of Istanbul’s fanciest neighborhoods, the museum used to be a Palace for the Sabanci family before its conversion to a museum, it exhibits the expensive belongings and furniture of the palace in the main pavilion along the works of the most famous Ottoman and European painters, most notably the section of Osman Hamdi Bey, it also has a very beautiful section for the Arabic calligraphy and contains really important and beautiful artifacts from the Ottoman era.And i was lucky enough to see the exhibition of works of Sultan Abdulmecid II in a very beautiful gallery dedicated to the life of the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, the exhibition ended today and unfortunately taking pictures in wasn’t allowed in Sultan Abdulmecid section, i only managed to take a couple of pictures.the garden of the museum is very beautiful as well with lots of different kinds of plants, and there’s a very beautiful terrace overlooking the Bosphorus where the view was incredible.I highly recommend checking out the museum.

I highly recommend it if you are interested in art.

I have always loved this museum just because of the periodic exhibitions!

A modern gallery with interesting exhibitions. İnteresting fusion of architecture old and new set in a picturesque garden with yet another beautiful view on the Bosporus. Dont miss the cafeteria offering tasty modern versions of Turkish classics. Come by ferry, go back by bus, enjoy!

Great museum with friendly staff and interesting exhibitions

Great location, excellent view and wonderful garden. Good exhibition and guidance.

There is David Hockney exhibition nowadays and it worthwhile to visit. The site is amazing as well!

Every time I visit one of the global exhibits I feel such gratitude that this museum exists. It brings the worlds most exciting artists works to Istanbul. And each time I visit, I also love re-exploring the local standing exhibits which are impressive on their own. The finishing touches include the MSA restaurant and museum gardens which are both sublime.

Amazing place put together all joy , the cultural and gastronomy.amazing museum and wonderful gastronomy culinary art center . Must visit and enjoy while in the city . The location is extremely wonderful at the best spot on the bosphorus.

David Hockney incredible and Abdülmecid Efendi May Roses so beatiful...

The place is very spacious and easy to navigate the view is stunning and the opportunities for students to experience exhibits for free is extensive definetly a place worth a visit

Successfully managed museum with very special choices of artists and exhibitions.This time it is David Hockney which will close by end of July.There are also other exhibitions such as paintings of Abdülmecid Efendi, the last Caliph of the Ottoman Empire, a talented painter.Unfortunately photos/videos were not allowed.Theres a Cafe but insufficient.However, you can enjoy your coffee beneath the plane trees (sycamore), just 100m to the right as you exit (main entrance on the street).

One of the best museums in Istanbul

Beautiful building in great premises with a stunning view of the Bosphorus.As I am used to Ive always be enchanted to visit great international and national exhibitions there.A must when in Istanbul.

Often very great exhibitions. I loved this place. Worth going

Exclusive global exhibitions all year round. Closed on Mondays, free entrance on Tuesdays. Very small part of the mansion is open for visit for free. Gift shop is exquisite but a bit over priced. You need to make reservations if you want to eat at the restaurant. Cant believe this museum once was a residence of a family. Beautiful, beautiful place.

Wonderful and quiet , it has nice view

You can find the most unique, interesting, (famousand informative exhibitions here. Loved the gift shop too :)

There is a very important exhibition at SSM called "Şehzade nin Sıra Dışı Dünyası -Abdulmecid Efendi". May 1 2022 is the closing date. One floor displays early period painters of the Republic, another floor is dedicated to the works of Halife Abdulmecid Efendi. As far as I know, this is the first exhibition where paintings of the Halife Abdulmecid Efendi are displayed.I strongly advise that this exceptional exhibition be visited.

It was so beautiful!!! Id love to visit again

Brunch was amazing, so thankful we had reservations! Also, make sure to have proof of your vaccine as they require it for entry. Views from bruch looking out to the river were beyond beautiful. The grounds are very nice as well!

Absolutely excellent museum in maybe the prettiest parts of town (subject to individual preference, of course). An interesting and nicely decorated house (19th centurywith a very well organized exhibition of turkish paintings and enlightened religious manuscripts. Not at all crowded and altogether very enjoyable. Ve sure not to miss the restaurant not only for the great food but also for the nice decor, lovely view and excellent lounge music. One of my favourite spots in Istanbul. (Note that there is parking available on the premises)

Very nice museum you can see there an art gallery and the mansion and islamic calligraphy which was so stunning. I enjoyed my time there but unluckily i couldnt buy any souvenirs nothing caught my eye or it was too expensive

Great museum made with love. It’s worth to spend time on it. Wonderful expositions on the ground floor. I visited the museum 2 times and I’ll visit it again during my next trip to Istanbul.

Sakıp is a very beautiful museum in a stunning location. When I visited, there were no exhibitions in the gallery but then permanent exhibition was lovely anyway. You will see beautiful paintings and learn how they were restaurated.For your visit, I recommend coming by ferry to enjoy the ride on the Bosporus. The area is very nice, too. I would recommend to see Bebek and Rumeli Hisarı.

It is sure nice with the place and view but as museum it is oriental and classic, rich for a family, poor for a public museum. There are paintings from late Ottoman Empire, nice Islamic calligraphy examples, hand writing collections, 19th century decoration objects. The restaurant has a fantastic view but the menu is ordinary and poor. Especially the way that they have served meetballs was really poor and I can not call it minimalism...

Great museum in Istanbul! Really good managed and addressed to any age of people with technological supplies. You and your child will love this experience. It has very nice atmosphere at its cafe area

The Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum (Turkish: Sakıp Sabancı Müzesiis a private fine arts museum in Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to calligraphic art, religious and state documents, as well as paintings of the Ottoman era. The museum was founded by Sakıp Sabancı, and was opened in June 2002. Aside from permanent exhibitions, the museum also hosts national and foreign temporary exhibitions and, hosts cultural events on the weekends.Recently the museum gained worldwide attention when it exhibited the works of Pablo Picasso and Auguste Rodin.1 History of the mansion2 Exhibits2.1 Collection2.2 Temporary exhibitions2.2.1 Notable inbound exhibitions2.2.1.1 Picasso in Istanbul2.2.1.2 Master Sculptor Rodin in Istanbul2.2.1.3 Genghis Khan and His Heirs, The Great Mongol Empire2.2.1.4 The World of Abidin Dino2.2.1.5 Istanbul, Isfahan, Delhi Three Capitals of Islamic Art Masterpieces from the Louvre Collection2.2.1.6 Legendary Istanbul - From Byzantion to Istanbul: 8000 Years of A Capital2.2.1.7 Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum2.2.1.8 Across - The Cyclades and Western Anatolia During the 3rd Millennium BC2.2.1.9 Sophie Calle: "For the Last and First Time"2.2.1.10 Where Darkness Meets Light… Rembrandt and His Contemporaries - The Golden Age of Dutch Art2.2.1.11 Cobra - 1000 Days of Free Art2.2.1.12 Monets Garden2.2.1.13 The 1001 Faces of Orientalism2.2.1.14 Fan From Past to Present2.2.1.15 Anish Kapoor in İstanbul2.2.1.16 Distant Neighbour Close Memories: 600th Anniversary of Turkish - Polish Relations2.2.1.17 The portrait of Sakip Sabanci2.2.1.18 Joan Miró. Women, Birds, Stars2.2.2 Outbound exhibitions2.2.2.1 Ottoman Calligraphy from Sakıp Sabancı Museum3 digitalSSM: A comprehensive digital archive of art4 Food and drink5 See also6 References7 External linksThe historical building belonged to several high ranked pasha families and khedives, Egyptian governors, from 1848 until 1884, when it was purchased by the Ottoman Treasury on the orders of Sultan Abdülhamid II and presented as a gift to King Nicola I of Montenegro. The mansion served the next 30 years as a royal residence and embassy of Montenegro. In 1913, the Ottoman government repossessed it, which became home to the granddaughter of Sultan Mehmed V Reşad. After the foundation of the Turkish Republic, Prince Mehmed Ali Hasan, grandson of Khedive İsmail Paşa, purchased the then derelict house and commissioned the architect Edouard de Nari to build the present house. However, it remained unused for many years until the elder sister of the Egyptian prince made it her home in 1944.In 1951 Hacı Ömer Sabancı, father of Sakıp Sabancı and founder of Sabancı Holding, purchased the mansion for spending summer months with his family. Inside the entrance gate of his mansion, he placed the bronze statue of a horse, he purchased at an auction. The sculpture was designed by Louis-Joseph Daumas in Paris in 1864 and cast by Vor Thiebaut. The house became popularly known as Atlı Köşk (Equestrian Villa). He and his family lived in the mansion until his decease in 1966. The mansion was home to Sakıp Sabancı and family between 1969 and 1999.The mansion was leased in 1998 for a period of 49 years to Sabancı University along with all the antique furnishings and art collections. Today, the original mansion and a modern gallery annex host extensive art collections of 19th and 20th century.[1]

Perfect museum, garden and atmosphere. Different exhibitions and most of them are high level, worth visiting.

Very nice food and view great atmosphere

A great museum with some excellent exhibitions (make sure there is one at the momentthat also offers an opportunity to enjoy wonderful views over the Bosphorus both from the deck and from the restaurant. After the exhibition you can go to the mansion and see the interiors and a vast collection of calligraphy. Pro tip: the admission is free on Wednesdays.

The place is spectacular having a nice phosphorus strait view Restuarant on top of the hill. If you are not fan of stair climbing, then you need to go up by your car and there you would find a Valet to take care of the car. Enjoy it.

With a spectacular view of Bosphorus, one of the best museums. Museum itself, also the restaurants and other parts in it, must be visit and you should take your time here, especially in a mild weather

Nice park, Great terrace with a wonderful view of Bosphorus. Actually entrance is for free, if you want to visit park and restaurant only, but Tricky thing, they offer you to take a ticket at entrance, without saying that. And you don’t have to pay, if you are not going to visit museum. Was not going to visit exhibition so paid 35 lira is just for nothing.

Off the beaten track but so worth a visit. The exhibits were exquisite and the garden a gem! The view from the terrace was marvellous. We took a bus to get there from Kabatas and took the boat back. This was a treat too and inexpensive!

Great place, interesting exhibition and lovely park around. The only problem was with car parking near museum, but possible to solve. I recommend!

Beautiful grounds. Old house decorated in turn of the century luxury. Russian exhibit badly curated and overwhelming.

All information in the temporary exhibition was in Turkish only. The calligraphy permanent exhibition was very interesting and well presented, and as long as the Calligraphy Museum remains closed is the only place in İstanbul to understand Arabic calligraphy and its significance in Turkish culture. The building is also interesting and part of the exhibition is dedicated to presenting the building itself. If you are a tourist, dont be put off by the museums location, its an excellent excursion, easily reached by boat and is a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown İstanbul.

Really good museum. It had great exhibits when I was there. Entrance is a bit expensive for me, but it is also free for everyone on Wednesdays.

There are great global exhibitions. The ambiance of the place is amazing with to bosphorus view, botanic garden and the lovely buildings. The exhibition building consists of three floors and if you need elevator is an option.

One of the best museums of the town. Check for the latest exhibitions before you come.

Very Good, family owned property became public facility

The mansion has a superb furniture and art collection besides an outstanding Arabic calligraphy exhibition.