The building was originally constructed by the Turkish State Railways as a primary maintenance workshop for locomotives.
The industrial architecture reflects the German-influenced design style prevalent in Turkish public infrastructure during the early Republic era.
The name 'Cer' is derived from the Ottoman Turkish word for 'traction' or 'locomotive maintenance workshop'.
The building was abandoned for several decades before being restored and converted into an art space in 2010.
The sculpture park features large-scale outdoor installations that change periodically alongside the indoor exhibition schedule.
CerModern is a contemporary art gallery housed within the repurposed 1920s railway workshop of the Ankara Railway Station. It functions as a multi-disciplinary arts center featuring rotating exhibitions of international and Turkish modern art. The venue preserves its industrial heritage through exposed brickwork, steel trusses, and high-vaulted ceilings. In addition to gallery spaces, it contains an art shop, a cafe, and a sculpture park. The facility is managed by the Arts and Culture Initiative and serves as a major hub for Ankara’s cultural scene. It regularly hosts workshops, design markets, and film screenings. The site spans over 11,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor space.
The main hall with its expansive industrial steel trusses and floor-to-ceiling glass architecture.
Check the official exhibition calendar online before visiting to ensure you catch the current installation.
Allocate extra time to explore the outdoor sculpture garden, especially during fair weather.
Visit the onsite cafe to experience the industrial interior design up close.
Assuming that all areas are open during exhibition changeovers; always check for temporary closures.
Closed on Mondays.
