Cyprus Museum of Modern Art in Northern Cyprus

This is certainly not the New York MoMA, nor the Guggenheim museums, nor the Pompidou Center, but visiting this collection will be both beneficial and interesting for general development.

Moreover, it is the largest museum of modern art in the entire Middle Eastern region. What is especially interesting is that it is located on the grounds of the Near East University, just like the Cyprus Museum of Rare Cars.

• Cyprus Museum of Modern Art
• Museum Halls
• Exhibition at NEU
• Ticket Prices
• Opening Hours
• Frequently Asked Questions

Cyprus Museum of Modern Art

Although the collection is located on the university's grounds, it is a full-fledged museum, one of the most important and the largest in the entire Middle Eastern region.

Founded on August 9, 2018, the Cyprus Museum of Modern Art at Near East University was conceived as the largest modern art museum in the Middle Eastern region, with infrastructure that allows exhibitions of any complexity to take place.

Halls of the Cyprus Museum of Modern Art

The six-story Cyprus Museum of Modern Art at Near East University consists of a total of 14 halls with a foyer that accommodates up to 1,300 people. The exhibitions are located in the following halls:

• 4 permanent collection halls
• 2 temporary collection halls
• 2 photography exhibition halls
• 3 sculpture collection halls

In addition, the museum complex includes a conference hall for 120 people, where conferences and symposia can be held, VIP and guest halls, 2 panoramic elevators, studios and laboratories for analyzing rare works and conducting restoration work, special sound and lighting infrastructure, a photo studio, specialist offices, meeting rooms, climate-controlled storage to protect special artworks, repair and operational workshops. There is also a fully equipped library, archive, and souvenir shop.

Exhibition of the Cyprus Museum of Modern Art

The Cyprus Museum of Modern Art boasts an impressive collection of over 8,000 works of art, dating from the 1940s to the present day. The collection of the Cyprus Museum of Modern Art consists of works by artists from 14 Turkic states, best representing their countries in the context of art history. The majority of the collection is stored in specially designed rooms for its protection.

• List of artists and sculptors on the museum's website

Ticket Prices for the Cyprus Museum of Modern Art

• General ticket: 15 euros
• Students (excluding NEU) and foreigners under 18: 10 euros
• Students (excluding NEU) with Turkish citizenship: 100 lira
• Turkish citizens: 150 lira

Opening Hours of the Cyprus Museum of Modern Art

The museum is closed on Mondays. From Tuesday to Sunday, the exhibition is open from 10:00 to 16:30.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Museum

Who can visit the museum for free?

Entry to the museum is free for TRNC citizens, employees and students of Near East University, military personnel working in the TRNC, and their families, as well as employees of the Turkish Embassy in Nicosia and their families.

Can I take photos in the museum?

There is no ban on photography, and you can freely take photos with smartphones. If you have professional equipment and a tripod, it is better to contact the museum by phone at +903926802000 (extension 5656) or by email: [email protected].

How to get to the museum?

University buses, marked NEU, run from Nicosia to Near East University, where the museum is located. It's even easier to get there by car; the location of the museum can be found below on the map.

Follow us on our Instagram and Telegram channel to learn all about the most interesting places in Northern Cyprus!