The Metin Yurdanur Open-Air Sculpture Museum is an art space located in the Sivrihisar district of Eskişehir, Turkey. It holds the distinction of being the first open-air sculpture museum in Turkey. The museum consists of approximately 100 works created by sculptor Metin Yurdanur and was opened to visitors in 2011. These works feature figures reflecting Turkish culture and history, including prominent figures such as Atatürk, Kazım Karabekir, Nasrettin Hoca, and Yunus Emre, as well as social symbols like miners, ballerinas, and folk heroes.
The museum is situated at the foot of the Sivrihisar Rocks, offering a visual richness born from the fusion of artistic and natural elements. Designed in harmony with the historical texture of Sivrihisar, the museum integrates art with nature, providing visitors with both a visual and intellectual experience. Metin Yurdanur's works have a wide international impact, as the sculptor has exhibited his pieces in countries such as Japan, Hungary, Germany, and Turkmenistan, contributing to a global artistic network.
The sculptures in the museum are also associated with the bronze sculptures in these countries, establishing a cross-cultural connection.
The museum's location, close to the Sivrihisar Rocks, creates a cultural integrity when combined with the surrounding historical structures, such as the Sivrihisar Clock Tower and the Surp Yerortutyan Church. In this context, the Metin Yurdanur Open-Air Sculpture Museum is an important cultural space that reflects not only artistic expression but also the historical and cultural heritage of the region. The maintenance and preservation of the sculptures made by the artist are carried out by the Sivrihisar Municipality, and the museum is constantly enriched with new works.
