Ankara Vakıf Museum
About This Museum
Perched on a hill overlooking the old city, the Ankara Vakıf Museum stands just steps away from the revered Hacı Bayram Mosque and the ancient ruins of the Temple of Augustus. It feels less like a sterile gallery and more like a vibrant tapestry woven from centuries of Ottoman life. You'll find yourself face-to-face with breathtaking calligraphy, intricate woodwork, and dazzling Iznik tiles that once adorned mosques and schools across Anatolia. The atmosphere is quietly reverent, connecting you directly to the artisans whose hands shaped these spiritual treasures.
Collection Highlights
Look for the stunning collection of hand-stitched Qur'ans with gilded illuminations and a magnificent imperial edict, or firman, bearing the Sultan's tugra. The museum also showcases everyday sacred objects, from delicate rosewater bottles used in ceremonies to beautifully carved wooden lecterns that held these very texts.
Visitor Information
Popping in is easy; it's right there in Ulus next to the Hacı Bayram Mosque. There's usually no entrance fee, making it a perfect, impromptu cultural stop. Just check their current opening hours online as they can vary.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a thoughtfully restored Ottoman-era building, its stone facade and traditional architecture blend seamlessly with the historic neighborhood, making the structure itself a part of the exhibit.
Contact & Location
Address: Ankara Vakıf Eserleri Müzesi, 23, Atatürk Bulvarı, Hacı Bayram Mahallesi, Altındağ, Ankara, İç Anadolu Bölgesi, 06050, Türkiye
Phone: +90 312 311 49 25
Website: Visit Website
