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İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi

The Istanbul Toy Museum, founded by poet-writer Sunay Akın, opened its doors in 2005. The museum showcases over 4,000 toys acquired from various parts of the world.

Kadıköy, İstanbul

İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi and 6 places around it

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İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi

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Suggested visit:60 minutes

Istanbul Toy Museum; was founded by poet-writer Sunay Akın. The museum opened its doors to visitors on 23 April 2005. The toys exhibited in the museum were acquired at auctions from various parts of the world or purchased from antique dealers. While there were around 1000 toys acquired in this way at the opening of the museum, this number has now risen to 4000. The exhibited toys were purchased with the royalties the artist earned as a result of his individual efforts such as stage performances and theatre plays. Each room of the museum has the appearance of a theatre stage and was designed by stage design artist Ayhan Doğan. The museum became a member of ICOM (International Council of Museums) in 2009. It has started to participate in the activities of the European Museum Forum. In 2010 and 2011, it was nominated for an award in the "Best Museum of Europe" competition.

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At a glance

Type
toy museum
Built / founded
2005
Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 23 October 2026

Location and surroundings

İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi sits within Kadıköy, İstanbul. The toroti catalogue holds 92 described stops across İstanbul, 2 of them in Kadıköy.

The nearest stop is Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü Müzesi, 3.2 km to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 17 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü Müzesi3.2 km to the northwestKız Kulesi7.5 km to the northwestBeylerbeyi Sarayı7.9 km to the northAya İrini Kilise Müzesi8.3 km to the northwestTopkapı Sarayı8.3 km to the northwestAyasofyai Kebir Camii Şerifi8.4 km to the northwest

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Ankara17 kmIstanbul – Bolu17 kmIstanbul – Nevsehir17 kmIstanbul – Samsun17 kmIstanbul – Trabzon17 kmIstanbul – Antalya17 kmIstanbul – Aydin17 kmIstanbul – Balikesir17 kmIstanbul – Bursa17 kmIstanbul – Denizli17 kmIstanbul – Eskisehir17 kmIstanbul – Izmir17 kmIstanbul – Mugla17 km

Frequently asked

What is İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi?
The Istanbul Toy Museum, founded by poet-writer Sunay Akın, opened its doors in 2005. The museum showcases over 4,000 toys acquired from various parts of the world.
Where is İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi?
İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi is in Kadıköy, İstanbul.
How long does it take to visit İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi?
The suggested visit time for İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi is about 60 minutes.
What else is there to see near İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi; the closest are Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü Müzesi, Kız Kulesi, Beylerbeyi Sarayı.
Is İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi lies 17 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.