**Ankara Resim ve Heykel Müzesi (Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum)**
The Painting and Sculpture Museum is located in the Ulus district of Ankara’s Altındağ municipality. Its location in Ulus makes it easily accessible. You can reach this museum with all the minibus and bus lines in Ankara. Situated on Namazgah Hill, the museum is located on Türk Ocağı Street. The Painting and Sculpture Museum was opened as a museum on April 6, 1980. Initially, the museum was built in 1927 as the central building of the Türk Ocakları. It is considered one of the finest examples of the first national architectural movement. This art museum also has its own parking lot. The museum mainly features examples of Turkish plastic arts from before and after the Republic. It has a very rich collection, including works by many prominent artists such as Abdülmecid Efendi, Osman Hamdi Bey, Abidin Dino, İbrahim Çallı, and Şevket Dağ. Inside the museum, there is a stage designed for operetta performances, located in Ankara’s first culture and art hall. This hall is still used for performances by many institutions. Remember, your car rental service in Ankara is at Besa when visiting the Painting and Sculpture Museum.
**Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi (Museum of Anatolian Civilizations)**
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is located in Ankara’s Altındağ district. It serves as a history and archaeology museum. This museum exhibits archaeological artifacts from civilizations that lived in Anatolia in chronological order. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations was first opened to visitors in 1921. In 2019, this museum was visited by 325,000 people. Although it does not have its own parking lot, it is easily accessible via the Ulus station. The foundation of this museum was laid by Mustafa Kemal. Atatürk believed that there should be a comprehensive Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara. Accordingly, the museum, which was opened under the name Eti Museum on October 1, 1921, later became the most comprehensive Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in the world. The first location of the museum was on Ankara Hill. At that time, the museum was only open to scientists and not to the general public. However, it was later decided to move the museum to the Kurşunlu Han. Initially established as a Hittite Civilization Museum, it later became one of the most important museums of Anatolian Civilizations in the world. In its early years, the museum displayed Hittite artifacts brought from all over the country. The museum is also located on an old Bedesten (covered bazaar). The museum is open every day from 08:30 to 17:30. Located on Gözcü Street in Ulus, the museum features an audio guide service. The entrance fee is 75 TL. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which has virtual tours, was restored in 2014.
**Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi (War of Independence Museum)**
The War of Independence Museum is the building of Turkey’s first parliament. This museum was used as the 1st Parliament between 1920 and 1924. It is located in the Ulus square in Ankara’s Altındağ district. The construction of the building began in 1915. The building was initially designed as a club building for the Committee of Union and Progress. The plan of the building was made by Architect Salim Bey, while the interior design was done by another architect. The building, which started to be used as a Parliament Building on April 23, 1920, served as Turkey’s parliament building for four years. On April 23, 1961, it was turned into the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Museum. Exactly 20 years later, it was converted into the War of Independence Museum. This historical museum is a two-story building. Ankara stone was used in its walls. After being used as a parliament building, it was used as the headquarters of the Republican People's Party (CHP). It was later converted into a museum.
**Mehmet Akif Ersoy Müze Evi (Mehmet Akif Ersoy Museum House)**
The Mehmet Akif Ersoy Museum House is the house where Ersoy resided during the years of the War of Independence. Today, it is used as a museum. It is located in Ankara’s Altındağ district. During his residence in this house, Mehmet Akif wrote many important poems, including the Turkish National Anthem. The museum is now within the central campus of Hacettepe University. The house started serving as a museum in 1949. You can reach the museum with the Kurtuluş train station, Sıhhiye Metro station, and Kurtuluş Ankaray station. The first owner of this museum house was Sheikh Tacettin. Sheikh Tacettin allocated this house to Mehmet Akif during the war years. After being used as a museum since 1949, the house fell into disrepair over time due to neglect. It was restored in 1982 and reopened in 1984. Inside the museum, there are items belonging to Mehmet Akif such as a rifle, pocket watch, glasses, and rosary. Additionally, a face mold of Mehmet Akif is among the exhibited items. In 2003, a bust of Mehmet Akif was built across from the museum. The National Anthem is written on the bust. You can easily reach the museum by renting a car from our Eryaman car rental center office.
