AnkaraFree things to do in Ankara
28 places in Ankara you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free museums & galleries in Ankara
- Foundation Works Museum of Ankara23 Atatürk Bulvarı
- Atatürk and the War of Independence MuseumMon–Sun 09:00-16:00
- ODTÜ Bilim ve Teknoloji Müzesi
- İş Bank Economical Independence Museum3 Çam SokakTue–Sun 10:00-18:00
Free landmarks & monuments in Ankara
- Anıtkabir
- Ankara Zafer Anıtı
- Atatürk Anıtı
- Güven Abidesi
- Julian Column
- THK Havacılık Müzesi ve Paraşüt Kulesi2 Hipodrom Caddesi
Free parks & viewpoints in Ankara
- 30 Ağustos Zafer Parkı
- 50th Year Park
- Abdi İpekçi Parkı
- Altınpark
- Anıtkabir31 Akdeniz Caddesi
- Presidency of the Republic of Turkey
- Cemre Parkı
- Dikmen Vadisi
- Emirhan Yalçın Parkı
- Esertepe Parkı
- Embassy of France70 Paris CaddesiMon–Fri 09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
- Youth Park
- Güvenpark
- Kuğulu Park
- Meclis Parkı
- Embassy of Poland241 Atatürk Bulvarı
- Portakal Çiçeği Vadisi
- Seğmenler Parkı
When museums in Turkey open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Ankara
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Ankara, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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