Why Istanbul Should Be on Every Traveler’s Radar in 2022
"A former gasworks building reimagined to include a science center, climate museum, theater and concert stages, library, bookshop, and marketplace for locally-made crafts. It also features a contemporary gallery and craft workshops."
The three stars are for the climate change exhibition. The rest of the site appears to have not been finished, with everywhere else closed off apart from the gallery (and cafe). Worth going for the climate exhibition if you are nearby, but I wouldn't make a special journey for it.
Scott Joseph
Google
A beautiful and creative urban transformation of a former coal gashouse facility into great public places including an art gallery, performance stages, a climate museum, bookstore with a large selection, cafe, sculptures, and a playground.
Gizem Alvan
Google
Great place for people for studying, just getting together, or to do some cultural activities. There are wonderful exhibitions and plays there. You can also enjoy food and bevarages from BelTur Cafe. Must go.
Hailey Garcia
Google
So so incredible. The only thing is I couldn’t find the museum store, I wanted to donate, and I wish there were boxes. And it was FREE
Ece Özmen
Google
Had a chance to see Tavioglu Collection in Gazhane. Its a collection of different art pieces made in last 50 years. You may visit until 30th March 2025.
Deniz Turkmen
Google
As far as the free museums go it's one of the best (The best one is the Smithsonian in Washington). Some displays were out of order, but the whole place is educational and informative. We learned new things about global warming and its effects. They also have cafes and bathrooms for short breaks. Knowing that this place used to supply gas to my childhood home is another level of nostalgia.
ahsen eravcı
Google
It is an amazing location where you find both delicious and affordable food options in the restaurant and cafe within the facility.
You can enjoy art galleries, energy museum, weekly free concerts and workshops. It has a wide study hall and a library that has well equipped air conditioning opportunity.
I would definitely recommend it to people looking for remote work locations.
Marie GS
Google
Free, free, free!
We love free things! And it’s a bonus when it’s the best as well. Very educational. We enjoyed the Science centre.
Well done!