Entrance fees for museums, historical buildings converted into museums, and organized archaeological sites are being redefined.
With the "Müzekart" implemented as of June 18, 2008, citizens will be able to visit as many of the more than 300 museums and archaeological sites affiliated with the Ministry in Türkiye as they wish for one year, for only 20 YTL. Müzekart will not be valid in palaces and museums affiliated with the Presidency of National Palaces, such as Dolmabahçe Palace. Minister Günay, stating that they will continue to work towards developing the card and increasing the number of museums and archaeological sites where it is valid after the first year of its implementation, said they are considering including special museums in this project in the coming years.
Here are questions and answers regarding Müzekart:
What is Müzekart?
It is Türkiye's first and only card that provides unlimited visitation opportunities for 1 year at 185 museums and 130 archaeological sites affiliated with the Ministry. It is issued under the main sponsorship of TÜRSAB.
• Müzekart is only for Turkish citizens.
• It is valid for one year. It can be renewed at the end of the year.
• It is personal and cannot be used by persons other than the owner.
• The price is 20 YTL.
• It is a smart (Mifare) card that carries the owner's identity information as well as visit location and date information.
• It is highly secure and cannot be counterfeited.
• Card usages can be monitored centrally.
Where can Müzekart be obtained?
• From the ticket offices in all museums and archaeological sites,
• From the Müzekart central office in Ankara,
• From the DÖSİMM Istanbul branch management,
• From TÜRSAB's center in Istanbul and designated travel agencies,
• Online via the address www.müzekart.com,
• From other points of sale,
Temporary Müzekart is issued in museums without turnstiles.
How to get Müzekart?
• It is sufficient to apply to a point of sale by presenting an identity card or a driver's license or passport serving as an identity card.
• Müzekart or temporary Müzekart will be delivered instantly.
• The fee of 20 YTL can be paid in cash or by credit card at locations with POS devices.
• Müzekart is presented with a free booklet providing information about museums and archaeological sites.
What is temporary Müzekart?
• Temporary Müzekart is issued in museums and archaeological sites that do not have a turnstile system.
• It serves the same function until it is replaced with Müzekart.
• The price is 20 YTL.
• It can be exchanged for Müzekart free of charge at points of sale.
• It has hologram security and cannot be counterfeited.
What is the purpose of Müzekart?
• To make museums accessible
• To increase the number of visits by Turkish citizens
• To make museums an alternative for social and cultural activities
• To raise awareness of history and archaeology
• To obtain accurate statistics
• To reduce the pressure at ticket offices