Atatürk Museum Pavilion

The Atatürk Museum House is located within the Presidency Çankaya Campus, Ankara. It was used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as both a residence and workplace between 1921 and 1932. This house served as the official residence of Gazi Mustafa Kemal until his move to the Pink House and hosted significant events during the War of Independence and the early years of the Republic. In 1950 it was converted into a museum and opened to the public.

Atatürk Museum House (Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye)

Origin and Structural Development of the House

After arriving in Ankara on 27 December 1919, Atatürk first used the School of Agriculture and then the Station Master’s House. However, these buildings proved inadequate, and on 30 May 1921 the Ankara Municipality gifted him a country house in Çankaya.

In its original form the house was a small rectangular structure consisting of a stone ground floor with two rooms and an upper floor with a central hall and two rooms. Following Atatürk’s marriage to Latife Hanım in 1923 the existing structure was found insufficient and an extension designed by architect Vedat Tek was completed in 1924. A two-story addition was built onto the southern facade, with the new areas arranged as a dining room bedroom study bathroom and library.

In 1926 a heating system was installed and six rooms and a bathroom were added above the laundry and kitchen sections for staff and spiritual children. In 1930 the tower section was converted into a second study room.

Atatürk Museum House (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Restoration Works

Comprehensive maintenance and repair works were carried out between 2002 and 2007 to preserve the building and its furnishings and the house was once again displayed as a lived-in space. After restoration was completed the house reopened to visitors on 19 April 2007.

Atatürk Museum House (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Architectural Sections and Functions

Rüzgârlık

Added to the northern facade during the 1923–1924 extension.

Rüzgârlık (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Entrance Hall

The original stone area with a decorative fountain was covered over and converted into an entrance hall where visitors wait before being guided.

Entrance Hall (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Guest Reception Room (Green Room)

This section was originally Atatürk’s study but was converted into a guest reception room following the 1923–1924 renovations. It is called the Green Room due to its dominant decorative color. Diplomatic spouses and other guests were received here during tea gatherings.

Green Room (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Çankaya Dining Table (Dining Room)

The dining room of the house served as the venue for discussions on state affairs and is known as the Çankaya Dining Table. The tableware bears the monograms “GMK” and “KA”. The notebooks on the table indicate that this space also functioned as a working area.

Çankaya Dining Table (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Ambassador Reception Room

Located on the ground floor this room is where newly appointed ambassadors presented their letters of credence to Atatürk.

Ambassador Reception Room (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Guest Bedroom

This room on the upper floor with a view of Ankara was occupied by Atatürk’s mother Zübeyde Hanım. After her death it was used as a guest bedroom and resting area.

Guest Bedroom (Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye)

Upper Floor Hall

The spacious hall created in 1924 after the stone area was covered includes a billiard table brought from Paris.

Upper Floor Hall (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Library

This section houses 2671 books arranged as a library and study room. A large portion of the “Nutuk” was written here. The books cover various subjects and languages.

Library (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Study Room

This is the second study room renovated in 1930 in Art Deco style.

Study Room (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Bedroom and Bathroom

Located on the upper level of the 1924 extension this room provides direct access to a private bathroom. Its floor and walls are covered with white tiles.

Bedroom (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Exhibition Room

This section presents information on the architectural development of the building its restoration process and personal belongings of Atatürk.

Exhibition Room (Republic of Türkiye Presidency)

Inauguration and Current Information

On 10 November 2024 during the official inauguration by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan the house was toured and information was gathered from historian Murat Bardakçı and other officials. Some photographs and personal items belonging to Atatürk were also examined during the ceremony. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun also attended the inauguration.

Inauguration (AA)

Visit Information

The house is open to visitors every day of the week except Mondays. Visits require an appointment and are free of charge. Appointments are made directly by phone or online and become valid only after confirmation. Weekday and weekend entries are made through entrances numbered 1 and 2; vehicles use entrance 2 and pedestrians use entrance 1. Weekend visiting hours are set at 13:00 13:45 14:30 15:15 16:00 and 16:45. Visitor groups are limited to a maximum of 20 people. Buses numbered 413 408 and 391 provide access via entrance 5.

Address: Ziaur Rahman Caddesi No 5 Nizamiye Yıldız Çankaya Ankara

Phone: +90 (312) 403 54 44

Fax: +90 (312) 470 13 41

Email: cumhurbaskanligi@tccb.gov.tr