Pera Museum — Art & Anatolian Weights in Beyoğlu
Discover Ottoman paintings, Anatolian weights and measures, and world-class temporary exhibitions in a restored Beyoğlu building.
Overview
Housed in a beautifully restored 1893 building, Pera Museum was founded by the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation. The permanent collection includes Orientalist paintings (including Osman Hamdi Bey's famous 'Tortoise Trainer'), Anatolian weights and measures spanning 5,000 years, and Kütahya ceramics.
Highlights
The museum's star piece is Osman Hamdi Bey's 'The Tortoise Trainer' (1906) — Turkey's most expensive painting, sold for $3.5 million. Temporary exhibitions feature international names — past shows include Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, and Picasso.
Visiting Info
Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00-18:00, Sunday 12:00-18:00. Closed Monday. Ticket approximately 90 TL. Located on İstiklal Street in Beyoğlu. Free admission on Friday evenings (18:00-22:00).