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Republic Museum

Republic Museum

The building where the second Turkish parliament sat from 1924, now a child-friendly museum of early Republican politics, with Atatürk's own belongings.

About the museum

This two-storey stone building was designed in 1923 by architect Vedat Tek, a leading figure of the First National Architectural Movement, as a headquarters for the People's Party. When the first parliament building proved too small, it was converted, and the second Grand National Assembly began meeting here on 18 October 1924. It served as parliament until 1960, witnessing reforms, new laws, international treaties and the move to a multiparty system.

The architecture rewards a slow look: arched windows, tiled facades, wide eaves and wooden ceilings hand-painted with Ottoman and Seljuk motifs. After parliament moved out in 1961 the building housed the CENTO alliance headquarters until 1979, then reopened as the Republic Museum in 1981.

Inside, photographs, documents and personal objects tell the story of the first three presidents and of the assembly's decisions, and the Second Assembly Hall lets you sit where deputies once debated. Among the exhibits is the microphone Atatürk used for his Tenth Anniversary speech. The museum was Turkey's first child-friendly one, with explanations pitched at young visitors.

Tips

  • An audio guide is available. Ask at the entrance about it.
  • The First Parliament (now the War of Independence Museum) is right next door, and the Julian Column and Ankara Palas are close by.

Questions

When is Republic Museum open?

According to the Ministry’s listing it opens at 09:00 and closes at 19:00 (last entry 18:30). Open every day.

Can I buy tickets for Republic Museum on this site?

No. This site sells no tickets. Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Dolmabahçe Palace are sold on our sister sites; for Republic Museum, buy at the ticket office or on the Ministry’s official e-ticket system.

Where is Republic Museum?

Republic Museum is in Ankara, Türkiye — Cumhuriyet Bulvarı II.Meclis Binası No: 2/10 Ulus.

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