Many travelers learn a generic 'museums close Monday' rule, but major Istanbul museums have different weekly closing days and seasonal exceptions. Here is how to build a museum day without arriving at a locked door.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism's current FAQ lists different weekly closing days for several Istanbul museums: Topkapı, Galata Mevlevihanesi, the Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam and Yıldız Palace are listed with Tuesday closures, while Hisarlar, Kariye and Fethiye are listed with Wednesday closures; most other Ministry museums use Monday.
