Istanbul is also home to a number of museums. Chief among them are the Archeological Museum, the Ataturk Museum, Asiyan Museum and Calligraphy Musuem just to name a few.

For a comprehensive guide to the museums, click here:
http://www.allaboutturkey.com/ist_muze.htm

Istanbul also hosts a number of theatre and opera performances. For a detailed listing of the city's arts and cultural offerings, click here:
http://www.mymerhaba.com/Istanbul-State-Opera...