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Istanbul Modern is Turkey's first modern and contemporary art museum, located in the Galataport complex. It focuses on both Turkish and international artists.
The Pera Museum focuses on 19th-century Orientalist art and is located just off İstiklal Avenue. It's a calm, well-curated stop in the middle of Beyoğlu's chaos.

A former gasworks turned into a sprawling cultural center in Kadıköy. It's a great place to see contemporary art, attend workshops, or just wander the industrial grounds.
This is the former home of poet Tevfik Fikret, built in 1906. It became a museum in 1945 and offers a quiet look into his life and work.
A 1900 Ottoman mansion turned into a museum dedicated to the legendary Turkish rock musician Barış Manço. It's a small, personal collection of his belongings and memorabilia.

A museum dedicated to Turkey's maritime history, located in Beşiktaş. It houses a collection of historical boats, naval artifacts, and Ottoman-era caiques.