Ankara Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library

The Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library is a literature and biography museum located in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. Established on 12 March 2011, the museum is situated in the Hamamönü district of Altındağ and is dedicated to Mehmet Âkif Ersoy, the author of the Turkish National Anthem (İstiklâl Marşı).

The museum was opened by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the adoption of the National Anthem. It is housed in a two-storey building that reflects the architectural characteristics of traditional Ankara houses and was restored specifically for this purpose.

The library holds nearly 7,000 books and around 100 periodicals, including Mehmet Âkif Ersoy’s own works as well as publications written about him. The archive is dedicated to notable writers from Ankara and its surrounding region. The collection also includes books on Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Gallipoli Campaign, and the Turkish War of Independence.

On the ground floor, visitors can view literary periodicals, award-winning literary works, and books signed by authors. This level also features a special section devoted to the life and works of Mehmet Âkif Ersoy, where some of his personal belongings are displayed.

The upper floor is dedicated to books about Ankara and works by Ankara-based authors.

In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the museum library hosts literary discussions, book-signing events, poetry readings, and creative writing workshops. It is recognized as the first institution of its kind in Türkiye.

At the opening ceremony, the then Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ertuğrul Günay, announced that the museum is part of the project titled “Seven Museum Libraries in Seven Regions of Türkiye.” This nationwide network also includes the Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library in Istanbul, the Ahmet Arif Literature Museum in Diyarbakır, the Karacaoğlan Literature Museum Library in Adana, the Erzurumlu Emrah Literature Museum Library in Erzurum, the Attila İlhan Literature Museum Library in İzmir, and the Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu Literature Museum Library in Trabzon.