Maslak Pavilions were built by the order of Sultan Abdülaziz in 1860s and allocated by him to his nephew Crown Prince Abdülhamid Efendi in 1868. The name of the pavilions came from water distribution reservoirs in the district which supplied water to the city and called “Maslak”. These pavilions became home to the 34th Ottoman ruler Sultan Abdülhamid II and his family during both his years as heir apparent and his reign.

Crown Prince Abdülhamid Efendi occupied himself with agriculture, horse and stock breeding there, enlarged the farmland by buying surrounding fields and was called to ascend the throne in 1876 at this big farm called Maslak Imperial Farm during his reign. Memoirs reveal that the crown prince lived a modest life with his family and children at Maslak Farm, developed close relationships with public, taught music to his children, wrote poems, created musical compositions and spent much time in his carpentry workshop.

The pavilions were used as military preventorium in Republican era between the years 1937 and 1982, underwent restoration in 1984 and are now open to public as a museum-house under the management of the Directorate of National Palaces.

The architectural design of the pavilions is of the traditional Turkish house plan type. The area is approximately 170 thousand square meters. The Maslak Pavilions complex consists of the Imperial Pavilion used as the Harem, the Imperial Apartments used for receptions, the Seyir Kiosk used for watching horse training, a pool, the Aghas’ Quarters, Turkish Bath, the Greenhouse, the greenhouse furnace room, a room for the aviary keeper and gardener, a water reservoir, guardroom, telegraph room, stable block and kitchen; its big garden with various plants and its greenhouse with rare tropical plants.

• Museum Card is valid in the palaces, kiosks, pavillions,museums, historical factories affiliated to the Presidency of National Palaces with the exceptions below:
  • Museum Card is not valid in Topkapı Palace Harem and Hagia Irene sections, Dolmabahçe Selamlık section, Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum, Küçüksu Pavillion Picnic area.
  • Discounted Selamlık ticket service is offered for the local Museum Card holders who want to visit the Selamlık section of Dolmabahçe Palace.
• Discounted Selamlık ticket service is offered for the local Museum Card holders who want to visit the Selamlık section of Dolmabahçe Palace.
  • Topkapı Palace Combined Tickets are valid for 1 day from the date of purchase.
  • Dolmabahçe Palace Combined Tickets are valid for 1 month from the date of purchase. This period is valid for use in different places. The same place can be visited once only in that month.
• Palaces, Kiosks, Pavillions, Museums and Historical Factories are free for domestic- foreign visitors aged 0-6.
• Discounted ticket service is offered for the students between the ages of 07-25 who present their student ID card.
  • Topkapı Palace is free for TR and TRNC citizens under the age of 18. Discounted ticket service is offered at Topkapı Palace for TR and TRNC citizens between 18-25 years. (25 Included)
  • Foreign students pay twice the price of the discounted ticket.
  • Foreign students aged 12-25 are requested to present their International Student Identity Card (ISIC: International Student Identity Card) concretely.
• National Palaces Glass and Crystal Museum is free for domestic-foreign visitors under the age of 12.
• 20% Discount is applied to the tour companies that bring 20 or more visitors to the palaces, kiosks, pavillions,museums, historical factories affiliated to the Presidency of National Palaces.
• Thematic Tours are held with 3 or more full fare ticket.