The Şehit Cuma Dağ Natural History Museum is a museum established in 1968 in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. This museum, which houses collections related to Türkiye’s natural history, serves as a reference in the field of natural sciences. Being one of the first and rare natural history museums in Türkiye, the institution exhibits various collections such as natural stones, fossils, minerals, and plant specimens. The artifacts in the museum draw attention with their scientific and cultural content.

^{Şehit Cuma Dağ Natural History Museum (Turkish Museums)}

History of the Museum

The museum was opened in 1968 by the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA). It operates as a center where fossils, rocks, minerals, and other natural materials collected from different regions of Turkey are exhibited. It also serves as a resource for academic research.

Museum Collection and Exhibited Items

The museum’s collection includes various specimens representing Türkiye’s biodiversity and natural resources. Fossil samples, minerals, rocks, and plant and animal species provide insights into natural history.

Fossils and Rocks

Fossil and rock specimens are among the museum’s most notable sections. These samples provide data about historical life forms and the structure of the Earth’s crust. The fossils, collected from different regions of Türkiye, shed light on the historical evolution of biodiversity.

^{Evidence of Past Life, Such as Fossils Belonging to Vertebrate and Invertebrate Animals ( Kültür Portalı)}

Minerals

The museum contains many mineral samples collected from different regions. These samples provide information about the chemical structure of the Earth’s crust and are suitable for study in the field of earth sciences.

Flora and Fauna

The museum’s collection includes examples of Türkiye’s endemic plants and various animal species. These collections present content aimed at raising environmental awareness.

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Architectural Features

The museum building has a design in harmony with its surroundings. The interior arrangement is supported by modern exhibition techniques aimed at illuminating with natural light and facilitating visitor interaction with the displayed objects.

Visitor Experience and Educational Activities

In addition to the exhibition area, the museum also hosts educational and research activities. Seminars, conferences, and workshops are organized for students and researchers; guided tours are provided for school groups.

The Şehit Cuma Dağ Natural History Museum is a science and culture center that reflects Türkiye's natural history and biodiversity. Offering information through various thematic examples, the museum provides research and observation opportunities for those interested in natural history.