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July 15 Democracy Museum

July 15 Democracy Museum

A large museum in Ankara devoted to the events of 15 July 2016, told through eight themed halls, digital displays and an outdoor valley leading to a memorial.

About the museum

The July 15 Democracy Museum opened on 15 July 2021. It stands on a landscaped site of more than 92,000 square metres, most of the building underground apart from an elliptical dome measuring 57 by 75 metres that covers the hall on democracy watches, which is meant to symbolise the nation coming together as one.

The museum has eight exhibition halls, temporary exhibition rooms, a children's play area and parking for 809 vehicles. The halls take their titles from the story they tell: coups in Turkey and the world, the threat of a single bullet, being thrown into darkness, the longest night, those who left a mark, the call to prayer, respect for the martyrs, and the democracy watches. Using digital technology, they present what happened on the day and night of 15 July, how people stood against the coup attempt, and how the country came through it.

On leaving the museum, visitors can walk along an open-air exhibition area called the Valley to reach the July 15 Martyrs' Monument.

Tips

  • The site is very large; allow plenty of time, especially if you also walk the outdoor valley to the memorial.
  • The museum is closed on Mondays; check the official page for current hours.

Questions

When is July 15 Democracy Museum open?

According to the Ministry’s listing it opens at 09:00 and closes at 17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed: Monday.

Can I buy tickets for July 15 Democracy 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 July 15 Democracy Museum, buy at the ticket office or on the Ministry’s official e-ticket system.

Where is July 15 Democracy Museum?

July 15 Democracy Museum is in Ankara, Türkiye — Alpaslan Türkeş Cad. No:18 Yenimahalle/ANKARA.

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