The Istanbul Toy Museum (İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi), in Göztepe on the Asian side, was founded by the poet Sunay Akın. It occupies a former five-storey mansion where dolls, trains, cars and antique toys from many countries are staged in settings that appeal to children and adults alike. The museum also has interactive areas devoted to space and trains, among other themes. It is closed on Mondays; allow an hour and a half to two hours.
Highlights
The house
The museum is set in a large five-storey mansion whose architecture is part of the charm of the visit.
The antique toy collections
Dolls, trains, cars and toys from many countries are shown in staged scenes rather than lined up in display cases.
The interactive areas
The museum includes installations for playing and handling, notably around space and trains.
The house café
A café in the mansion offers a break before or after your visit.
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Tips
For foreign visitors, a ticket costs 420 TL, or 360 TL for children aged 3 and over and students; entry is free under 3 (prices noted in October 2026; the official website does not publish a price list on its home page, so check by phone on +90 216 359 45 50 or on site). The museum is far from the historic centre: combine it with a ferry crossing and a walk on the Asian side, see Kadıköy and the Asian side. More ideas with children: Istanbul with children and theme parks, aquariums and hands-on museums.
How to get there
Ömerpaşa Caddesi, Dr. Zeki Zeren Sokağı No. 17, Göztepe, Kadıköy, Istanbul. From the European side, take the Marmaray (Sirkeci or Yenikapı) to Göztepe station, the closest, or the ferry to Kadıköy and then a bus or taxi to Göztepe. Check the route in a transport app before you leave. Line details: Getting around Istanbul.
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