About Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations exhibits stunning findings from Anatolia’s archaeological sites. It also provides a comprehensive view of Turkey’s ancient past. The two-story old bazaar building houses the exhibits. The museum has eight distinct sections exhibiting in chronological order. These exhibits are filled with precious artifacts that shed light on Turkey’s ancient history. The section features findings from the Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age, Chalcolithic Age, Old Bronze Age, Hittites, Phrygians, Urartu civilization, and the Late Hittites. The exhibits of gold, silver, glass, marble, and bronze; and the coin collections, ranging from the first minted money to modern times, represent the museum's rare cultural treasures. The items available in the gift shop are unique, though expensive.

Must See

  • The most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts
  • A two-story bazaar
  • Exhibits of Anatolian archeology
  • Coin collections

How to reach

Take the bus numbers 560/564 from the Hukuk Fakültesi, City Center and ride till Beytepe Metro İstasyonu. Walk for around 460m till Beytepe and take the Sincan M1-M2-M3 to Ulus. Walk for 170m towards Atatürk Spor Salonu and take bus number 334/351/365 to Ulus Hal. Walk for around 420 m to the museum. The total time taken will be approximately 59 minutes, and the bus fare will start from 10 TL.

The taxi covers a distance of 17.6 km from the city center in 16 minutes and costs around 50 TL - 65 TL.

Tips

  • Go by bus or take a taxi, as the museum doesn't have its own parking space.
  • Wear comfortable shoes to walk around the museum.
  • Photography in the museum is allowed.
  • Try visiting the museum in the evening to witness less crowd.
  • Ask for a brochure which is available for free.
  • You may take the audio guides that cost around 10 TL.
  • Takes a couple of hours for the whole tour, so bring water bottles along.

Visit Time

Sunday:           8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday:          8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday:          8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday:    8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday:        8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday:             8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday:         8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adult - 30 TL

Students and teachers - 15 TL

Under 18 years' and over 65+ years' - 5 TL

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 5.31°C

 

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