The Adana Atatürk House Museum is one of the most meaningful historical landmarks in southern Türkiye. Located on Seyhan Street in central Adana, this elegant 19th-century house is where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed during his visit to the city on 15 March 1923, accompanied by his wife Latife Hanım.

Originally owned by Suphi Paşa, a member of the influential Ramazanoğulları family, the building reflects the architectural identity of traditional Adana houses. In 1981—coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Atatürk’s birth—the house was officially converted into a museum and opened to the public under the authority of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Every year on 15 March, official ceremonies commemorating Atatürk’s arrival in Adana are held here, reinforcing the museum’s symbolic role in Türkiye’s modern history.

Architecture of the Museum Building

The structure is a two-storey stone masonry house with a bay window, hipped roof, and spacious inner layout typical of classical Adana residential architecture. Due to its cultural and architectural value, the building is registered as a Protected Immovable Cultural Asset by the Ministry of Culture.

Interior Layout & Exhibition Rooms

Ground Floor

• Study Room: Displays local newspapers published during and after the Turkish War of Independence, including Yeni Adana, Türk Sözü, Çukurova, and Dirlik.

• Library: Home to approximately 2,000 donated books in Ottoman Turkish and modern Turkish.

Upper Floor

At the center of the sofa (hall) stands a striking Atatürk statue by sculptor Nevzat Duruak. Surrounding it are nine themed rooms, each narrating a different aspect of Atatürk’s life and the national struggle:

• Bedroom: Brass bed, embroidered textiles, Maraş-style armchairs, wardrobe

• Study Room: Desk, chairs, telephone, Atatürk portrait

• Press Room: Bound Pozantı issues of Yeni Adana newspaper, journalists’ photographs

• Mücahitler Room: Photos of Abdülgani Girici and fellow resistance fighters, medals, symbolic clock set to Atatürk’s time of death

• Living Room: Walnut chair, hookah, metal brazier, regional kilims and carpets

• Hatay Room: Mannequins depicting the historic meeting related to Hatay’s liberation, Turkish flag, artifacts from Hatay

• Weapons Room: Rifles, pistols, military epaulettes, coins, Anıtkabir stone fragment

• Aide-de-Camp Room: Decorated bed, wardrobe, metal ewer and basin

• Kuvâ-yi Milliye Room: Busts of Atatürk, İsmet İnönü, and key figures of the National Forces

Things to Do at Adana Atatürk House Museum

• Explore original rooms preserved with period furniture

• Learn about Atatürk’s Adana visits and regional resistance history

• Examine rare newspapers and ethnographic artifacts

• Attend annual 15 March commemoration ceremonies

• Enjoy quiet reflection in a historically authentic environment

Best Time to Visit

The museum can be visited year-round. Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most pleasant weather. Visiting on 15 March provides a unique opportunity to witness official ceremonies and cultural events.

How to Get There

• On Foot: Easily accessible from Adana city center

• Public Transport: City buses and minibuses stop near Seyhan Street

• By Car: Central location with nearby parking options

Nearby Attractions

• Adana Archaeology Museum

• Taşköprü (Stone Bridge)

• Seyhan Merkez Park

• Sabancı Central Mosque

• Adana Cinema Museum