Very informative, very interesting lots to see, very well displayed out More

This place is fantastic! I wish we had more time to spend there. It is ranked as one of the most important museums in the world and all yours to see for only 10 turkish lira (about $5.80). You go into 3 separate museums. The museum of the Orient is first, it is great. Go towards the back to the... More

The museum surprised me with its quality and its number of amazing artifacts it has. Well worth the price of admission. If you are a history buff this is a must see! More

It's a huge museum actually - I wouldn't attempt it all in one go as you might get bored. Sarcophagi are amazing. Also interesting bit on the history of Istanbul... More

Incredible valuable work to bring together the historic and cultural patrimony of this region, a tresory of the world patrimony in fact. All contemporary people shuld be thankful for having the oportunity to contemplate all this inestimable objects. More

Many sections to wander through. Lots of interesting pieces. More

This museum had items to rival the British Museum! The chain that used to be used across the golden horn to keep ships out, wall hangings from Babylon, statues from the Hittites, and the most amazing sarcophogus I've ever seen. Do not miss this museum! More

Not far from the Topkapi Palace, the Archeological Museum is in three buildings. The Museum of the Ancient Orient contains some really good pieces - large and small, including tiled images of lions from the Ishtar Gate, which are really memorable. We spent most time, though, in the main building - particularly looking at the sarcophagi from Sidon. The carving... More

Agian, if you have any knowledge of ancient history, this place will put much of it into context. One of the worlds greatest museums. More