Istanbul Akaretler Mustafa Kemal Museum
The museum, located in the house where Atatürk’s mother, sister, and foster son lived between 1912 and 1919, is located in the Akaretler district of Beşiktaş. This historical place was opened to visitors in 2011 after an extensive restoration and arrangement process. This private house, which sheds light on an important period of Atatürk’s life, is designed to reflect Atatürk’s family life and living conditions, especially in the years before the start of Turkish Independence War.
The museum offers its visitors the opportunity to experience the environment and daily lives of Atatürk’s mother Zübeyde Hanım, his sister Makbule Atadan, and his adopted son İsmail Enver during this period. The exhibitions are enriched with period items, personal belongings, and details reflecting the atmosphere of the period. Additionally, there are comprehensive information panels and visuals for those who want to learn about Atatürk’s youth, family relationships, and social conditions of the period.
If you are around Beşiktaş and want to make a historical and cultural discovery, this museum is a great place to visit. It offers a meaningful and instructive experience for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Ataturk’s life and the Turkish nation’s struggle for liberation. During your visit, you can closely feel the traces of the time Atatürk spent in this special house and the atmosphere of the period before the Turkish Independence War.