The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is the main museum of Turkey, and one of the richest in the world. Here are collected huge c …
The Ethnographic Museum in Ankara was founded in November 1925 and a few years later moved to a new building built on Namazga Hill …
This building served as the residence of Mustafa Kemal during his lifetime, and was later transformed into a museum telling about …
The War of Independence Museum is one of Ankara’s many attractions. It is administered by the Turkish Parliament and is of great h …
The Republican Museum is one of the many attractions of the Turkish capital. The building was designed by the famous architect Ved …
Ankara is a capital with a multi-layered history and vibrant culture, where museums turn a journey into a deep experience. The city attracts not only official sights, but also cozy expositions that reveal the life, politics and technological development of the region. Visiting the museum halls here turns into a busy route that can interest both family tourists and lovers of science and art.
A variety of collections and formats of museum spaces are presented in Ankara. The Museum of Ancient Anatolian Civilizations is considered the main museum of Turkey and stores rich archaeological collections - ceramics, reliefs and sarcophagi found during excavations throughout Anatolia. The Ethnographic Museum of Ankara, founded in November 1925 and located on a hill, shows traditional life and crafts, national costumes and everyday objects. The Ataturk Museum is the former residence of Mustafa Kemal, turned into an exhibition about his life and work with personal belongings and documents. The War of Independence Museum, administered by the parliament, is dedicated to the key events of the formation of the republic and stores military relics. The Republican Museum tells about the first years of modern Turkey through documents and household items, and in an open area in one of the districts of the city visitors are waiting for the Museum of steam locomotives with a collection of locomotives and railway equipment. There are also small local history and ethnographic collections around Ankara that complement the understanding of rural and regional history.
Ankara’s museum poster is dynamic: temporary projects and imported exhibitions from other regions of Turkey, as well as educational programs for children and adults, regularly appear in the exhibition halls. Museums organize thematic lectures, temporary exhibitions on archaeology and folk art, master classes and special excursions dedicated to memorable dates. Keep an eye out for official announcements and posters for rare displays of artifacts or unique temporary projects – at such moments, the city becomes the center of museum events.
Come to Ankara and make your own route through the museums of this amazing city: from ancient exhibits to historical residences and railway equipment. For maximum pleasure from the trip, use the services of a private guide - local guides will help to create a personalized route, discover little-known stories, organize logistics and make excursions lively and memorable. Book your tour in advance and turn your trip into a rich and comfortable exploration of Ankara’s museums.
