Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Ankara During the Summer Break
Are you ready to rediscover Ankara with your children during the summer vacation? With the historical atmosphere of Ankara and museums to discover, you will spend a full vacation. You will discover many things about life together in national parks, activity areas, libraries, zoos and museums. The most informative and fun route of Ankara awaits you for this summer vacation. So, where to go in Ankara during the summer vacation?
Here are the places to visit in Ankara during summer vacation👇
Note: You should find out the summer vacation programs and occupancy rates of museums and activity areas before you go. You can find detailed information about entrance fees and closed days on the links we have added to our page.
1. Anıtkabir

Start your tour with a visit to the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leader of the War of Independence and reforms and the first President of the Republic of Turkey.
Address: Mebusevleri, Akdeniz Cd. No:31, 06570 Çankaya/Ankara
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2. Ankara Digital Zoo

The Atatürk Forest Farm Zoo has been recreated with digital images in an exemplary application of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality worldwide. It will be a great visit to introduce your children to the living world and instil a love of animals.
Address: Gazi, AOÇ, 06560 Yenimahalle/Ankara
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3. Police Museum

You can discover the history and culture of the Turkish Police Organisation and the changes it has gone through since its establishment until today with your children.
Address: Ayranci Mahallesi. Selimiye Caddesi No:17 Çankaya/ANKARA
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4. Ali Kuşçu Celestial Science Center

With its experimental areas, simulation room and planetarium hall, Ali Kuşçu Sky Science Centre will open your children's horizons. There is so much to discover here.
Address: Misket, 626. Sk, 06470 Mamak/Ankara
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5. Belpa Ice Skating Facility

You can turn the summer break into a winter vacation by ice skating at the sports facility of BEL-PA, a Municipal Economic Enterprise (MIE) operating under Ankara Metropolitan Municipality.
Address: Yunus Emre, Harikalar Park, Yunus Emre Mh. Ayas Ankara Yolu Cd, Küme Evler NO: 300, Sincan/Ankara
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6. PTT Stamp Museum

Established by the Postal and Telegraph Organisation (PTT) and opened in 2013, the museum offers documents and collections on the history of PTT, stamp production and use. The museum collection includes 4404 pieces of original stamps.
Address: Anafartalar, Ataturk Blv No:13, 06050 Altındag/Ankara, Turkey
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7. Presidential Library & Nasrettin Hodja Children's Library

The library will be a unique choice to gain reading habits and set an example for your children. Serving children aged 5 to 10, Nasreddin Hodja Children's Library is waiting for its readers with its 25 thousand book collection.
Address: Presidential Complex 06560 Beştepe - ANKARA
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8. Marine World

Welcome to Marine World, Turkey's first educational aquarium. You can explore the underwater world with 150 species and 4000 fish from the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Address: Cumhuriyet Cad. No:1 Kalaba City Square Keçiören / ANKARA
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9. MTA Martyr Cuma Dag Natural History Museum

When you enter the Yüzüncü Yıl Gate of the MTA General Directorate, you will encounter a unique natural history museum. Visits to the museum are by appointment.
Address: Çukurambar Mahallesi Dumlupınar Bulvarı No:11 06530 Çankaya/ANKARA
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10. Hacettepe University Museum of Biodiversity

You will meet invertebrates, insects, butterflies, plants, fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, hominids and primates in different geographies of Anatolia and the world.
Address: Universities Mah. Beytepe Campus Road Çankaya/Ankara
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11. METU Community and Science Center

In the museum established on the campus of Middle East Technical University, you can find the development of technology in Turkey and modern technology tools.
Address: Universities, Dumlupinar Blv. No:1, 06800 Çankaya/Ankara
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12. Turkish History Museum and Park

The Turkish History Museum and Park has 8 Turkish inscriptions, more than 200 sculptures, 7 compositions, 4 giant panoramic paintings. You will travel in time from the Scythian and Saka period to the Republican era.
Address: Yeni Baglica Mh. Kizilelma Cd. No:1 Etimesgut/Ankara
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13. Altinkoy Open Air Museum

Altınköy Open Air Museum, Turkey's first open-air village museum, is the choice of those who want to get away from the city and spend peaceful hours with their children. Get ready to breathe the fresh village air and find peace in nature.
Address: Beşikkaya, 2022. Sk, 06230 Altındağ/Ankara
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14. Youth Park

Gençlik Park, one of the historical parks of Ankara, was opened on May 19, 1943, on Youth and Sports Day. It includes a large area where you can meet nature, fresh air, an amusement park and children's playgrounds. You can also find the plays exhibited in the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Theatre, one of the largest theatre halls in Ankara.
Address: Anafartalar, Ataturk Blv 17/1, 06050 Altındağ/Ankara
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15. The War of Independence Museum: I. Parliament Building

Get ready for a historical journey, visit the First Turkish Grand National Assembly building and travel back to 1916. At the War of Independence Museum, you will find the history of the founding of our country.
Address: Doganbey Mah. Cumhuriyet Blv. No: 14 Ulus/Ankara
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16. Wonderland

There is so much to discover in Wonderland, from sports to entertainment, from “Toyistan” to the colourful world of cartoon characters.
Address: Yunus Emre, 06933 Sincan/Ankara
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Don't forget to enjoy Ankara's unique nature during the summer break:

Tranquillity in Swan Park
Water cycling with ducks in Göksu Park
Mini boat tour on Lake Mogan
Bicycle tour in Lake Eymir
Picnic at Çınaraltı Picnic Area
Entertainment with kites awaits you in Ahlatlıbel Atatürk Park.
Don't Forget to Add Ankara's Parks and Recreation Areas to Your Route
Aluçdağı Nature Park
Kartaltepe City Forest Recreation Area
Soguksu National Park
Yesildere Recreation Area
Ataturk Forest Farm
Orange Blossom Park
Isik Mountain Karagöl Geosite
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