Bursa Atatürk House Museum

Bursa Atatürk House Museum is a villa built in the late 19th century, presented to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk during his second visit to Bursa, and opened to the public as a museum on 29 October 1973, marking the 50th anniversary of the Republic. The building holds an important place among examples of civil architecture in Bursa.

Bursa Atatürk House Museum (Republic of Türkiye Bursa Governorship)

History

The villa was constructed in 1895 by Miralay Mehmet Bey. During his second visit to Bursa from 20 to 24 January 1923, Atatürk stayed in this villa. On the same occasion, the Bursa Municipality purchased the villa from Miralay Mehmet Bey and presented it as a gift to Mustafa Kemal Paşa. Atatürk used this building during his subsequent visits to Bursa.

On 2 February 1938, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk donated the villa to the Bursa Municipality. Later, the building was sold by municipal ownership to the Turkish Pension Fund. On 6 February 1968, the Pension Fund transferred the use of the villa to the General Directorate of Museums under the Ministry of Culture. On 29 October 1973, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic, the building was opened to the public as the Atatürk House Museum.

Architectural Features

The villa was built under French architectural influence and constructed entirely of wood. It is two stories high, excluding the basement and attic levels. Its balconies, ornamental eaves, and wooden craftsmanship are considered notable examples of civil architecture from that period. The interior layout and the wooden character of the building have been preserved to this day.

• Basement Floor: The kitchen and service areas are located on this floor.
• First Floor: On the right side is the reception salon for visitors; on the left side is the dining room and an adjacent lounge and tea-coffee room opening into it.
• Second Floor: On the right is the bedroom; on the left is the study room; at the back is a relaxation room. A passage from the side of the study room leads to the lemon room. Additionally, photographs related to Atatürk are exhibited in the left room on the second floor.
• Attic Floor: The attic rooms on the third floor are closed to visitors.

Collection

The museum is a space displaying the personal belongings used by Atatürk during his stay in the villa. Almost all exhibited objects are original. The museum also features photographs that shed light on Atatürk’s visits to Bursa and the history of the Republican era.