Turkish Poet and Author - Sunay Akin opened his Toy Museum on the 23rd April 2005. One of the most important days in the Turkish calendar:- National Sovereignty & Children’s Day.

This four floor, historical villa, located in Göztepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, was once the family home of Sunay Akin. It is has, now been turned into one of the most enchanting Toy Museums in the world, with toys dating back to the 17th Century.

The oldest is a miniature violin manufactured in France in the year 1817. Also part of this extensive collection is a doll made in the USA from the 1820’s, a set of marbles also from the US dating back to the 1860’s and tin toys from Germany

The interior decor of this charming museum were arranged by stage designer Ayhan Dogan, and each room resembles a different theater stage. You can gaze at the stars shining above you when you enter the gallery of space toys – walk through a genuine train compartment, to see the miniature train sets, and relax in the cafe where antique dolls, dollhouses and miniature furniture are displayed on the walls.

So if you wish to take a journey back to your childhood, let us take you there with our private tour of this wonderful museum.

Our car with driver will take you and wait for you, while you rediscover your childhood dreams.

A Dream & A Reality of Sunay Akin

Museum is open:

Monday – Saturday - 09:00 - 17:00

Prices:

1-4 pax - €70

5 – 9 pax - €110

Groups – To be arranged

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