Antalya Atatürk House Museum

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey and one of history’s greatest leaders, frequently travelled across the country to listen to the people, observe local conditions, and carry out on-site assessments. Many of the houses where he stayed during these national tours were later transformed into museums that preserve his memories and showcase his personal belongings. The Antalya Atatürk House Museum is one such residence, where Atatürk stayed during his visits to Antalya in 1930 and 1935, and which today continues to honour his legacy.

Atatürk visited Antalya for the first time on 6 March 1930, staying in this house until 12 March. During his visit he met with farmers and citrus growers, held various consultations, and toured historical sites in the region. It was also during this trip that he ordered the restoration of the Aspendos Theatre and its reopening for visitors—an initiative that later paved the way for cultural events and festivals to be held there. When Atatürk returned to Antalya on 18 February 1935, he stayed once again in this same residence allocated for his use.

Originally belonging to the Governor’s Office, the building later served as a school and was used by various public institutions. Although the structure was demolished in 1984, it was rebuilt to honour Atatürk’s memory and reopened as the Atatürk House and Museum in 1986.

This two-storey museum offers visitors a meaningful journey through Atatürk’s time in Antalya.

• Ground Floor: Exhibits newspaper clippings and photographs from his Antalya visits, along with a documentary titled Atatürk and Antalya.
• Upper Floor: Features a room displaying Atatürk’s personal belongings, as well as a section showcasing Turkish banknotes issued from the founding of the Republic to the present day.