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About This Museum
You'd never guess that this sprawling temple of contemporary art was once a gritty railway workshop, where the clang of metal and hiss of steam would have filled the air. Now, that same industrial skeleton—all soaring steel beams and vast, open spaces—creates a raw, almost reverent backdrop for some truly mind-bending art. I got lost wandering between massive installations that made me stop and think, and vibrant paintings that seemed to pulse with energy. It’s a place where Ankara’s industrial heart beats in perfect rhythm with its creative soul.
Collection Highlights
I was completely captivated by a room filled with shimmering kinetic sculptures that moved with the air currents, and a series of stark, powerful black-and-white photographs documenting Anatolian life. The rotating exhibits mean you never know what you'll stumble into, from provocative video art to bold, abstract canvases.
Visitor Information
It's right in the Sıhhiye area, super easy to find. Check their social media before you go because they host fantastic events like film screenings and artist talks that can really make your visit special.
Architecture & Building
A brilliant example of adaptive reuse, it retains the raw, industrial character of its past with exposed brick, original crane rails overhead, and cavernous halls flooded with natural light from massive windows.
Contact & Location
Address: CerModern, 3, Altınsoy Caddesi, Hacı Bayram Mahallesi, Altındağ, Ankara, İç Anadolu Bölgesi, 06101, Türkiye
Phone: +90 312 310 00 00
Website: Visit Website
