Until Anıtkabir was completed, Atatürk’s remains rested here, in the marble sarcophagus at the very center of the museum. This detail alone makes the Ethnography Museum not just an exhibition hall, but also a place of reverence. The museum offers a wide-ranging collection, from the Ottomans to the Seljuks, from traditional Anatolian life to crafts. Handwoven carpets, embroidered kaftans, nomadic tents, and finely crafted wooden objects surround visitors with the living traces of Turkish culture.
Historical Information
The museum was established in 1925 by the order of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, making it one of the first national museums of the Republic of Türkiye. It was opened to visitors in 1930, and in 1938 Atatürk’s temporary tomb was placed here. Designed by architect Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu, the building, with its stone craftsmanship and monumental entrance, is a distinctive example of the early Republican era.
Viofun’s Recommendation
During your visit, don’t miss the “living space reconstructions” section. Afterwards, step into the outer courtyard and quietly approach the marble tombstone where Atatürk once lay in peace. The connection you establish with history there may turn out to be far more personal than you imagine.
Until Anıtkabir was completed, Atatürk’s remains rested here, in the marble sarcophagus at the very center of the museum. This detail alone makes the Ethnography Museum not just an exhibition hall, but also a place of reverence. The museum offers a wide-ranging collection, from the Ottomans to the Seljuks, from traditional Anatolian life to crafts. Handwoven carpets, embroidered kaftans, nomadic tents, and finely crafted wooden objects surround visitors with the living traces of Turkish culture.
Historical Information
The museum was established in 1925 by the order of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, making it one of the first national museums of the Republic of Türkiye. It was opened to visitors in 1930, and in 1938 Atatürk’s temporary tomb was placed here. Designed by architect Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu, the building, with its stone craftsmanship and monumental entrance, is a distinctive example of the early Republican era.
Viofun’s Recommendation
During your visit, don’t miss the “living space reconstructions” section. Afterwards, step into the outer courtyard and quietly approach the marble tombstone where Atatürk once lay in peace. The connection you establish with history there may turn out to be far more personal than you imagine.
By Bus
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Lines: 309, 413, 445 (EGO)
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Stop: Opera
The museum is just a few minutes’ walk from the stop.
By Minibus
From Kızılay, Sıhhiye, and Ulus, you can take any minibus and get off near Opera or Hacettepe Junction.
By Taxi
From the city center, the museum can be reached quickly by taxi. It’s a good choice if you plan to combine it with other stops around Ulus.
