Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM),Turkey

• The museum building and its distinctive modern architecture
• Permanent and rotating contemporary art exhibitions (Turkish and international artists)
• Rooftop terraces and viewpoints over Odunpazarı and Eskişehir
• Educational spaces — workshops, lectures, and family programs
• Museum shop with design and art publications, and a café or refreshment area

• A timber-inspired façade and sensitive integration with the surrounding historic fabric
• Flexible gallery spaces designed for international-level exhibitions
• Panoramic views linking the museum to the Odunpazarı historic district and cityscape
• Active public programming: talks, film screenings, and artist-led events

• Guided tours of the collection and temporary exhibitions
• Hands-on workshops for children and adults
• Artist talks, panel discussions and film screenings
• Seasonal special exhibitions and collaborative projects with international institutions
• Photography and sketching (subject to exhibition rules)

Best time: Spring through autumn (April–October) for mild weather and pleasant walking around the Odunpazarı district. Winter visits are possible but expect cold conditions.

Eskişehir has a continental climate: hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. Layered clothing is recommended outside summer months.

Check the museum’s official website before visiting for the latest opening hours and ticket prices. Typically, museums in Turkey operate around 10:00–18:00 and may close on Mondays, but this can vary with special exhibitions and events.

OMM is located in the historic Odunpazarı neighborhood and is reachable on foot from nearby streets. It is also served by local buses and taxis. Eskişehir’s high-speed train station offers direct services from Ankara and Istanbul, making rail travel convenient. For air travel, Eskişehir has a regional airport (Anadolu/Eskişehir Airport) with limited connections; most visitors use the high-speed train or road transfer. The museum generally provides accessible entrances and elevators; contact the museum for specific accessibility services.

Plan for 1.5–3 hours to view the permanent collection and a temporary exhibition, plus time for the shop and café.

Comfortable walking shoes for exploring narrow streets and terraces; layers for changing weather; a small bag for personal items. Photography rules vary by exhibition—ask staff.

Try Eskişehir specialties such as çiğ börek (a fried meat pastry) and local desserts. The Odunpazarı area offers artisan shops, handicrafts, and ceramics. Purchase exhibition catalogues and design objects from the museum shop as keepsakes.