ASBÜ Hazine Müzesi

About ASBÜ Hazine Müzesi

ASBÜ Hazine Müzesi, the Treasury Museum of Ankara Social Sciences University (ASBÜ), sits in the university historic buildings on Hükümet Meydanı in Ulus, the old centre of the capital. It is attached to the university Rectorate and opened on 27 July 2021. According to the museum regulations, the historic buildings allocated to the university in Ulus each witnessed the political, economic, legal and cultural heritage of the Republic. The museum sets out to inform younger generations about the events, people and institutions connected with these buildings, to contribute to the urban story of Ulus, and to preserve and display the exhibits of the first treasury vault of the Republic. The university virtual tour of the museum includes the entrance, the old counter, film rooms and the treasury room. Alongside its permanent displays the museum hosts temporary exhibitions by professional and amateur artists, and organises talks and cultural events with university departments and other institutions. The museum is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:00, and closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday as well as on official and religious holidays. Groups of 10 or more need an appointment, which can be made by phone. A virtual tour is available on the university website.