Ziraat Bankası Müzesi
About This Museum
Tucked away just off Atatürk Boulevard, in the historic shadow of the Hacı Bayram Mosque, you'll find a museum that tells a story not of sultans or battles, but of something just as vital to our nation: the soil and the economy built upon it. Step inside the Ziraat Bankası Müzesi and you're walking through the very heart of modern Turkey's financial history. It’s a place where grand, high-ceilinged halls are filled with the tangible memories of commerce, from the first ledger books to the machinery that calculated a country's growth. You can almost hear the faint click-clack of antique accounting machines and sense the ambition of a young republic.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the stunning collection of Ottoman-era coins and the very first savings books issued to ordinary citizens. The old bank vaults themselves are now exhibits, displaying everything from vintage loan agreements to beautifully preserved architectural plans for branch offices across Anatolia.
Visitor Information
Best part? Entry is free, making it a perfect stop while exploring the Ulus district. It's closed on Mondays, so plan your visit for any other day of the week.
Architecture & Building
Housed in what was once the bank's grand headquarters, the building itself is a magnificent example of early Republican-era architecture—imposing, solid, and built to inspire confidence with its stone facade and dignified presence.
Contact & Location
Address: Ziraat Bankası Müzesi, Atatürk Bulvarı, Ulus, Hacı Bayram Mahallesi, Altındağ, Ankara, İç Anadolu Bölgesi, 06050, Türkiye
Phone: +90 312 584 20 00
Website: Visit Website
