Scenes of 18th and 19th century life in Turkey are set up with complete rooms and authentically dressed mannequins. Very interesting and lively. The photos of Ataturk's funeral and interment in this building are wonderful. Also the cultural artifacts (pottery, wood, metal, book making, textiles) are fine examples. Unfortunately not much or enough signage in English. Take a Turk along... More

If you are interested in history of Anatolia , you d better see this museum . Very interesting More

You can see all the ethnographic evaluation of seetlers of Ankara here.Also Ataturk was first buried here then transferred to moseleum. More

The displays are well signposted in English, with elaborately described scenes set up, ıt gives a good image of local traditions. But it's not very spectacular. The second part of the museum shows a collection brought together and donated to the museum by a prıvate person. The objects are very ınterestıng but lack Englısh descriptions, which is a shame as... More

After seeing the first Ataturk's Mausoleum, Parliament House and Anatolian Civilizations Museum, this is the one. More

Generally, I think museum dioramas are silly. Not here: They were well done, well-signed (in English) and very informative. More

2nd biggest museum in Ankara after Anatolian Civilazations. This museum covers, later periods probably after 1200th or so. Lots of Etnographical material, carpets, textiles, nice displays. More