Rahmi M. Koc Museum Ankara
About This Museum
Tucked away in the historic Kale district of Ankara, nestled against the old city walls, the Rahmi M. Koc Museum is a sprawling love letter to human ingenuity. You don't just see history here; you feel it, walking past a gleaming 1920s Cadillac one moment and a full-scale reconstruction of a WWI-era submarine corridor the next. It’s a place where massive steam locomotives stand silent guard in converted industrial halls, their sheer size dwarfing visitors. The air hums with the quiet energy of centuries of progress, all meticulously preserved.
Collection Highlights
The collection is wonderfully eclectic, from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's personal boat and rare horse-drawn carriages to intricate astrolabes and early, somewhat intimidating dental chairs. Kids (and adults who are kids at heart) love the hands-on scientific instruments that make abstract principles tangible.
Visitor Information
It's located at Depo Sokak No:1 in Altındağ, easily accessible but with that wonderful feeling of being a hidden gem. Wear comfortable shoes—the campus is vast, blending indoor exhibits with open-air displays.
Architecture & Building
The museum itself is an exhibit, creatively housed within beautifully restored Ottoman-era buildings including an ancient caravanserai and historic workshops, with modern glass additions that connect the old and new.
Contact & Location
Address: Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi, Koyunpazarı Sokak, Kale Mahallesi, Altındağ, Ankara, İç Anadolu Bölgesi, 06230, Türkiye
Phone: +90 312 309 68 00
Website: Visit Website
