Tersane İstanbul - Arts, Culture and Entertainment

ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

A FUTURE HUB
IN THE MAKING

For the benefit of all segments of the society.

Tersane Istanbul provides Istanbul with a new arts, culture and entertainment hub open to all. The spaces devoted to the display of varied artistic and cultural practices will allow the public to discover an exceptional industrial heritage site hosting several exhibitions mixing visual arts, design, and major installations alongside workshops and more. Tersane Istanbul will also accommodate various public spaces with a range of functions to attract diverse activities, such as spaces dedicated to music and performance.

CULTURE

MUSEUM SQUARE

Inspirational institutions

The Museum Square at Tersane Istanbul is a year-round cultural destination, anchored by two major contemporary museums and a historical landmark.

SADBERK HANIM
MUSEUM

Private pioneer museum relocating to Tersane Istanbul

Tersane Istanbul will host the Sadberk Hanım Museum - the first private museum in Türkiye, established in 1980 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation. The Museum is relocating from its current site on the Bosphorus to Tersane Istanbul, settling into the old Hammerhouse with a design developed by the London-based Grimshaw Architects. The Museum will continue to attract visitors from around the world to its esteemed private collection of Anatolian artifacts, Ottoman textiles, and Islamic art in an inspiring and properly climatized environment.

THE MUSEUM OF
WOMEN’S CULTURE

A museum solely dedicated to championing women

Brought to life with the striking and contemporary design of Tabanlıoğlu Architects, the Women’s Culture Museum places women’s role in empowering their communities at its core. More than just an exhibition space, the museum is envisioned as a community hub and an open forum for dialogue and exchange of ideas.

AYNALIKAVAK MUSEUM

A former Ottoman pavilion

Connected to the Museum Square through the monumental Sultan’s Gate is the Aynalıkavak Pavilion - a former imperial Ottoman mini palace dating back to the 17 th century, which eventually became a museum of historic Turkish musical instruments. With its outstanding Ottoman baroque architecture and tranquil gardens overlooking unrivaled vistas of the Golden Horn, Aynalıkavak Pavilion offers a unique setting where the magic of the 18th-century Tulip Period still lingers on.

ENTERTAINMENT

FABRIC CONCERT & EVENT HALL

Keeping your agenda buzzing all year long.

Established within the 250-year-old Foundry building, Fabrik is Tersane Istanbul’s permanent space for high-profile events, with additional venues planned for the near future. In September, the site will debut Tersane Istanbul Art Weeks, followed by the Tersane Istanbul Winter Market, launching in November and continuing through the end of the year with seasonal festivities along the waterfront. The site will also host spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations, bringing together music, entertainment, and immersive experiences to mark the year’s end. Meanwhile, children under the age of 12 will have the chance to let their imaginations run wild at the Tersane Istanbul Kids’ Club all year round.