Discover the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum, in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, learn its history, what to expect and see, hours and ticket price, guided tours, and visiting tips with our comprehensive guide.
The Hagia Sophia Experience Museum is one of the most important places to see in Istanbul. It takes you on a journey through time, culture, art, and science. The museum is right in the middle of Sultanahmet Square, close to the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts and only a short walk from the famous Hagia Sophia. It promises tourists a captivating experience that will immerse them in the beauty of one of the world’s oldest sanctuaries.
Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum Tickets
If you are looking for the best Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum skip-the-line tickets and guided tours, trust our recommendations, save time and money, we have you covered. Below are some of best experiences you can find! Feel free to book online in advance (as you’ll get discounts), by choosing the eco-friendly option of online tickets.
- Hagia Sophia History Digital Experience Museum Ticket (directly from the Museum)
- Hagia Sophia History Museum Ticket with Headset for Audio-Guide (directly from the Museum)
Brief Information
Inside a beautiful brick house in the middle of Sultanahmet, just 200 meters from the famous Hagia Sophia, you can have a truly unique experience. The newly opened 3D Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum will take you to a world where history comes to life.
Through the rich tapestry of Constantinople, the old city, and the famous Hagia Sophia, you can visit the museum and take a 30-minute trip through time with the perfect mix of special effects and big screens.
You can explore 10 carefully thought-out rooms, each one a doorway to a different time period and telling a different story. Enjoy an amazing journey through the years, starting with the Eastern Roman Empire (532–537 A.D.), going all the way to the present day, when the Ottoman Empire took over Constantinople and turned it into Istanbul.
You’ll find huge screens bring historical scenes to life, and evocative sound effects make the whole experience more than just educational; they have a deep effect on people. This is a multisensory journey, where the secrets and stories hidden in each room will be revealed.
What to Expect?
The Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum is located in the historic center of Istanbul. It is different from other museums because it offers a new way to experience some of the world’s most important symbolic buildings. Let’s look deeper into the beautiful parts of a trip that happened 1,700 years ago.
As you step into the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum, you’ll find yourself in a journey filled with curiosity and mystery.
Here, you’ll be a part of a new era of museum experiences that don’t rely on static displays but instead take people on a magical journey through the depths of history. The sensory-guided hallways give you a new way to experience time. With each step, you can explore the fascinating layers of the past.
Immersive Galleries
Explore timeless, majestic, and awe-inspiring halls within the museum.
Sensory Exploration
Engage your senses as you traverse the corridors, rediscovering history in a way you’ve never imagined.
Video Tour
Visiting Hours & Admissions
The museum is operated by DEM Museums, a leading expert in museum management and performative arts design, specializing in experiential and interactive museology. With over three decades of technological expertise, DEM creates captivating narratives of architectural heritage and arts.
Opening Hours
Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum welcomes visitors every day from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Online Tickets
You can buy Hagia Sophia Museum tickets online in advance to catch special discounts, as well as skip the lines opportunity.
There is also a combo ticket for both Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque or Basilica Cistern. See below the best tickets from the authorized sellers.
Hagia Sophia History Digital Experience Museum Ticket
Where the charm of the past meets the technology of the future. The Hagia Sophia History & Experience offers visitors a captivating journey through the rich history of Hagia Sophia.
Ticket Includes:
- Included the most advanced display & sound systems
- Equipped with the latest content technologies
- Excquisite narrative style expression
- Fast Track Privilege
- Your personal interactive guide
Buy Your Hagia Sophia History Digital Experience Museum Ticket
Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum Ticket with Headset for Audio-Guide
Nestled at the heart of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, culture, and art. Hagia Sophia History Museum takes visitors on a journey through time and showcases the beauty and complexity of one of the world’s most significant landmarks.
After exploring our digital museum, you can seamlessly transition to our companion museum with the same ticket, where you will be captivated by the unique artifacts of Hagia Sophia. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the richness of history!
Buy Your Hagia Sophia History Museum Ticket with Headset for Audio-Guide
How to Get There?
Location
Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum is situated near Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts and just a few minutes away from the iconic Hagia Sophia.
Transportation
The most practical way to get to Sultanahmet is via Bagcilar-Kabatas tram (T1 line).
- The closest tram stop is Sultanahmet.
- Sultanahmet Square and most of the connecting roads are closed for vehicle traffic except tram and tour buses.
- From Taksim, take the funicular to Kabatas (from taksim Square) or funicular to Karakoy (from Tunel square) and than take the tram.
- If you stay at the Sultanahmet hotels, than you easily walk to the museum.
Check our Sultanahmet page to see how to get to Sultanahmet in details.
Contact Details
Address: Binbirdirek, At Meydanı St. No:10 Fatih / Istanbul
Tel: +90 850 346 33 36
Web: demmuseums.com