What are the museum entrance fees?

The museum entrance fee is 420 TL at the box office for visitors aged 3 and over, students, teachers and visitors over 65 and 490 TL at the box office for other visitors.You can buy your online ticket for 290 TL with the 41% discount opportunity valid only for online purchases. For school groups of 10 people and above, a discount is applied. CLICK HERE to buy your online ticket!

Is the MuseumPass valid?

MuseumPass is not valid in our museum.

Is it necessary to make a reservation for a museum visit?

For individual visits, you can make a reservation by choosing the day and time on our ticket page. For school groups, it is necessary to make a reservation by contacting the museum at 0212 509 89 20 before the museum visit. In case of a change in the reservation date or if the trip is canceled, we kindly ask you to call Istanbul Robot Museum and inform the relevant person as soon as possible.

How long it takes to visit the museum?

The duration of the museum tour varies depending on the group and typically lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. If the tour is combined with an event, the duration may be extended depending on the content of the event.

Do teachers pay for museum visits?

1 teacher is free for 10 students. In order for the museum visit to be the most productive, we recommend that our teachers visit our museum before coming with their students.

Can I re-enter the museum with the same ticket?

In order to visit the museum, you need to buy a ticket again.

Is there a guide service in your museum?

We have museum staff to assist you in our museum. You can also benefit from the mobile audio guidance service by scanning the QR codes in our museum from your phone. For group visits of 10 people or more, our museum staff accompany you and provide guidance support.

Why are the robots called ADA?

The name of Android (Humanoid Robot) ADA, developed by AKINROBOTICS, consists of the initials of "Android Developed by Akınrobotics" and is also inspired by the world’s first female software developer Ada Lovelace.

Can I take a picture in museum?

You can take photos in our museum without using flash and without touching the artifacts.

Who is the founder of Istanbul Robot Museum?

The founder of the Istanbul Robot Museum is Dr. Özgür AKIN, who is also the founder of Akınsoft and Akınrobotics.

Robot Museums are the New Generation Cultural Centers

06.01.2026

When the word “museum” is mentioned, quiet halls and objects that must not be touched usually come to mind. Robot museums, however, radically change this perception. Today, robot museums go beyond the classical understanding of museums and transform into interactive, experience-oriented, and educational centers. They do not merely present information to visitors; they promise a journey that sparks curiosity, encourages thinking, and offers hands-on experiences.

In a robot museum, the visitor is not only an observer but often an active participant. It is possible to communicate with robots, observe their movements, and even control some of them. This interaction transforms science from an abstract concept into something tangible, especially for children and young people, while making technology more understandable and accessible for adults.

Robot museums also offer an interdisciplinary environment. Engineering, software, design, art, and ethics come together under one roof. The facial expression of a social robot, the precise movements of an industrial robot, or the speech patterns of a humanoid robot demonstrate that technology has not only a technical but also a human dimension. This multi-layered structure allows visitors with different interests to find their own areas of exploration within the museum.

An Experience Space for All Ages

One of the most important features that makes robot museums unique is that they do not address a single age group. For children, robots open the door to learning through play, exploration, and imagination. Simple movements, colorful designs, and interactive areas help children form a natural connection with technology.

For young people, robot museums function as a source of career inspiration and a gateway to the worlds of engineering and software development. Seeing how robots are produced and which algorithms they operate with can influence their future career choices.

Adult visitors, on the other hand, gain a clearer understanding of technology’s impact on daily life, the current role of artificial intelligence, and the kind of transformation it may create in the future. Topics such as human–robot interaction, ethical questions, and social transformation add an intellectual dimension to the museum experience.

Today, in many countries, robot museums serve as central hubs for educational trips, workshops, and technology-related events. In this respect, robot museums are not merely exhibition spaces; they are meeting points for learning, exploration, and inspiration for everyone—from children to adults, from the curious to experts.

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