Eskişehir Caricature Museum in Turkey

Anadolu University presents Eğitim Karikatürleri Müzesi on its English-language website as the Museum of Cartoon Art. The museum opened in 2004 in Odunpazarı, Eskişehir, as a museum connected with the university’s Research Center for Cartoon Art. Its role extends beyond displaying cartoons: exhibitions, an archive, a specialist library, workshops, and research activities are all part of its work.

A Cartoon Museum Inside an Odunpazarı House

The museum occupies a wooden house believed to have been built in the early 1900s and originally used as a residence. The building was restored for museum use while retaining the form of a traditional Eskişehir Odunpazarı house. It has two floors and a total area of 265 square metres.

Its location is part of the older settlement area of Eskişehir, so the building itself is closely connected with the architectural character of Odunpazarı. The relatively small interior divides the collection and activities among rooms rather than presenting them in a single large gallery.

What the Museum Displays

The museum combines permanent displays with exhibitions that change periodically. Anadolu University identifies spaces devoted to portraits, Turkish cartoon artists, cartoonists from Eskişehir, and temporary exhibitions. Works from the museum’s archive are displayed alongside exhibitions by cartoon artists from Türkiye and other countries.

Cartoon art is presented through more than framed drawings. The museum’s holdings and displays have also included humor magazines, books, posters and other material connected with cartoon culture. University records describe works by artists such as Turan Selçuk, Semih Balcıoğlu and Tan Oral entering the museum’s archive through donations and exhibition-related activity.

The changing exhibition area allows the museum to host solo and group shows without replacing its permanent sections. Anadolu University’s May 2026 coverage describes this continuing renewal as part of the museum’s approach as a living exhibition space.

Archive, Library and Research

The museum is closely tied to the work of Anadolu University’s Research Center for Cartoon Art. The center was created to collect original cartoons and published cartoon material, develop an archive, maintain a specialist library, support research, and organize exhibitions and other activities related to cartoon art.

The museum library supports this research function with publications related to cartoons and caricature. The institution also accepts donations including original cartoons, books, posters and periodicals. This means material can be preserved not only for exhibition but also for students and researchers studying cartoon art, visual communication and related subjects.

Spaces for practical cartoon work are also part of the museum. Workshops and educational activities connect the displayed material with drawing and study rather than treating the collection solely as objects to be viewed.

Current Visitor Information

The museum is located on Malhatun Sokak in Akcami Mahallesi, Odunpazarı. Anadolu University reported in May 2026 that the museum continues to receive visitors throughout the year. Its current museum page, however, does not publish dependable daily opening hours or an admission fee. Older schedules found online should therefore not be treated as current visitor information.

For current access information, the Research Center for Cartoon Art lists ekm@anadolu.edu.tr and +90 222 335 0580 as its contact details. Checking with the university is the safest way to confirm opening arrangements before a visit, particularly during public holidays or university schedule changes.