Last weekend, our class visited the Museum of the Republic to learn more about the foundation of modern Türkiye. It was a highly educational trip that provided a deep insight into our national history.
In my opinion, the museum has two main strengths. Firstly, the collection of original items is remarkable. Seeing Atatürk’s personal belongings and important historical documents made the events feel much more real than reading about them in a textbook. Secondly, the large model of the Battle of Dumlupınar was impressive. It helped us to visualise the event and understand its significance.
On the other hand, I noticed two negative aspects. The main issue was the amount of written information. While it was very detailed, there were too many long texts, which became tiring to read after a while. Furthermore, the lighting in some rooms was quite poor. This made it difficult to see the exhibits properly and to read the descriptions.
To conclude, despite these small problems, the museum is definitely worth visiting. It is a powerful tribute to our past and I would recommend it to all students.