Aşiyan Museum
Travel Point Overview
The Aşiyan Museum is located in the house where the renowned Turkish poet Tevfik Fikret lived between 1906 and 1915. The poet designed the house himself and named it "Aşiyan," which means "nest" in Persian.
Aşiyan Museum: The Literary Legacy of Tevfik Fikret
📍 Location: Bebek, Istanbul
🏛 Era: Ottoman Empire (1906)
👤 Former Owner: Poet Tevfik Fikret
🎨 Opened as a Museum: 1945 (Initially as the Edebiyat-ı Cedide Museum)
📖 Renamed as Aşiyan Museum: 1961
🏛 Managed by: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Museums
🎟 Museum Pass: Not Valid
🕰 Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays, open on other days from 09:00 - 17:00
🚍 How to Get There: Accessible via İETT buses and minibuses
The History of Aşiyan Museum
The Aşiyan Museum is located in the house where the renowned Turkish poet Tevfik Fikret lived between 1906 and 1915. The poet designed the house himself and named it "Aşiyan," which means "nest" in Persian.
In 1940, the Istanbul Municipality purchased the house, and in 1945, it was converted into the Edebiyat-ı Cedide Museum. In 1961, Tevfik Fikret’s remains were transferred from Eyüp Cemetery to the museum’s garden, and the name was changed to Aşiyan Museum.
Today, the museum is managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) and preserves the memory of Tevfik Fikret and other significant figures in Turkish literature.
Sections of Aşiyan Museum
The museum is a three-story wooden mansion, with each floor dedicated to different aspects of literary history.
🏡 Ground Floor:
🔹 Currently used for administrative purposes.
📖 First Floor:
🔹 Edebiyat-ı Cedide Room: Showcasing photographs, books, and personal belongings of the Edebiyat-ı Cedide literary movement.
🔹 Abdülhak Hamit Hall: Dedicated to Ottoman-era poet Abdülhak Hamit, featuring his personal belongings, paintings, photographs, desk, and chair.
🔹 Poet Nigar Hanım Room: Displaying books, photographs, paintings, and personal belongings of one of Turkey’s first female poets, Nigar Hanım.
🖼 Second Floor (Dedicated to Tevfik Fikret):
🔹 Bedroom:
- The poet’s personal belongings
- The bed where he passed away
- A copy of a death mask made by Mihri Hanım
🔹 Study Room:
- His writing desk and chair
- His own paintings and artworks
- The famous “Sis” (Fog) painting by Prince Abdülmecid Efendi, inspired by Tevfik Fikret’s poem of the same name
Aşiyan Museum Entrance Fees
🎟 Full Ticket: 50 TL
🎟 Discounted Ticket: 25 TL (Available for teachers and students under 25 years old.)
🎟 Foreign Visitors: 150 TL
🛑 Museum Pass is Not Accepted.
Who Can Enter for Free?
Since Aşiyan Museum is managed by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), the following groups are eligible for free entry:
✅ First-degree relatives of martyrs
✅ Children aged 8 and under
✅ Disabled visitors and one companion (Visible disability or official documentation is required.)
✅ ICOM, ICOMOS, and UNESCO cardholders
✅ Members of the press (both local and international) with valid press IDs
✅ Governors, deputy governors, and district governors
✅ Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor and Council Members
✅ District mayors with up to 10 accompanying guests
✅ Turkish citizens aged 65 and over
✅ Licensed professional tourist guides registered with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
✅ Undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. students studying Art History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Preservation, Hittitology, Sumerology, Anthropology, and Museology (Valid student ID required.)
✅ Veterans and their first-degree relatives
How to Get to Aşiyan Museum?
📍 Location: Bebek, Beşiktaş, Istanbul
🚍 Public Transportation:
- İETT buses and minibuses provide easy access to the museum.
- It is a short walk from nearby stops.
🚗 By Car:
- Parking is limited near the museum, so public transportation is recommended.
Things to Know Before Visiting
✅ The museum is a peaceful and quiet space; please be respectful.
✅ Check the photography policy at the entrance.
✅ Do not touch any exhibits to help preserve them.
✅ Confirm opening hours before your visit.
Why Visit Aşiyan Museum?
📜 A Literary Landmark: Experience the world of Tevfik Fikret and Turkish literature up close.
🏛 Ottoman Architecture: Explore the historic house personally designed by the poet.
📖 Edebiyat-ı Cedide Movement: Discover valuable manuscripts, personal belongings, and photographs of literary pioneers.
🎨 Art and Literature Combined: Admire Tevfik Fikret’s artistic works and the famous “Sis” painting.
🌿 A Scenic and Tranquil Setting: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Bosphorus from the museum’s garden.
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