Ethnography Museum of Ankara Tourism

The Ethnography Museum of Ankara is a significant cultural institution located in Turkey's capital city, Ankara. Established in 1930 and opened to the public in 1930, it holds an important place as the first museum in the Republic of Turkey. The museum is housed in a classical building representing the neoclassical architectural style, designed by the renowned architect Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu. Dedicated to the ethnography of Turkey, it chronicles the social life, culture, art, and traditional crafts of the Turkish people through its extensive collections. Exhibits include a wide range of artifacts from clothing, fabrics, and carpets to tools, weapons, and musical instruments. The museum also contains the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, until his body was moved to the Anıtkabir in 1953. Located in the Ulus district, near Ankara Castle and the State Art and Sculpture Museum, it forms an essential part of the historical and cultural hub in the heart of Ankara.