History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical Silahtarağa Power Plant, which was established in 1914 as the first city-scale coal-fired power plant of the Ottoman Empire and provided electricity to Istanbul until 1983, was transformed into a contemporary energy museum in 2007. The venue was deemed worthy of the "European Museum Academy Dasa Award" in 2010; It is one of the most impressive examples of industrial heritage in the world, with its huge AEG steam turbines, historical control panels and interactive experimental setups where visitors can produce their own electricity. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located at the extreme point of the Golden Horn, in the delta where Alibeyköy Stream and Kağıthane Stream meet the Golden Horn, within the campus of Istanbul Bilgi University. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entry Fee:Completely Free.•Visiting Hours and Days:Open 7 days a week between 09:00 - 17:30.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: All grandstand floors are wheelchair and stroller accessible thanks to elevators and ramps.•Facilities and Amenities:Campus cafes, riverside walking track, outdoor sculpture garden and toilets are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Güvenliktepe Mahallesi, Kazım Karabekir Caddesi No:2, Silahtarağa, Eyüpsultan / İstanbul.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is on the Golden Horn coastal boulevard and has a large parking lot.•Actual Public Transportation Information: When you get off at the 'Üniversite (Santralİstanbul)' stop of the T5 Eminönü-Alibeyköy Tram line, it is directly at the entrance of the campus.•Parking Availability:There is a large ISPARK car park on campus. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Featured Rare Artifacts & Exhibition Tips: Giant turbine generators dating back to 1914, the brass-plated control room reminiscent of science fiction movies with its hundreds of displays, and the interactive Energy Playground must be experienced.•Culture & Coffee Stops around the Museum: You can relax on the campus lawns on the banks of the Golden Horn or in cafes by the river.