Gökyay Association Chess Museum
Europe, Turkey
1 / 4Museum Information
Opening Hours
10:00 – 18:00
Open Days
About Gökyay Association Chess Museum
The Gökyay Chess Museum, located within the Altındağ
Municipality in a central area, is housed in a historic Ankara-style building
that reflects the city’s architectural heritage. Within its 1,008 m² exhibition
space, the museum showcases 734 chess sets from 113 countries, displayed under
four main themes: Children, Design, Countries &
Civilizations, and War & Peace.
Visitors are invited to embark on a unique cultural journey through these
thematic displays, each offering a different perspective on the universal
language of chess.
Chaturanga Café
Taking its name from Chaturanga, the earliest
known Sanskrit word for chess found in ancient Indian texts, Chaturanga Café
welcomes guests with both indoor and outdoor seating options suitable for all
seasons. It offers a warm atmosphere where you can enjoy the aroma of freshly
brewed coffee, read your favorite book, or share pleasant moments with friends.
The café also provides a versatile venue for group meetings, meals, and brunch
events, making it an inviting spot for both leisure and gatherings.