Konya Atatürk House Museum

The Atatürk House Museum in Konya, Turkey, is a historic two-story building that served as the residence of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The museum highlights the rich history and culture of Konya, emphasizing its role in the War of Independence through exhibits featuring photographs, documents, and Atatürk's personal belongings.

Constructed in 1912 on Atatürk Avenue, the museum is made of cut stone, rubble stone, and brick. In 1923, the house was registered under the name of the Treasury and initially served as the Governor's Mansion, later being allocated to Atatürk during his visits to Konya. In 1927, the Konya Municipality purchased the house from the Treasury, and on July 19, 1928, it was registered under Atatürk's name as a gesture of gratitude from the people of Konya, noted as "a gift from the people of Konya to President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk." In 1940, the Konya Special Administration acquired the house for a symbolic price, restoring its use as the Governor's Mansion until 1963.

In 1963, the building was transferred to the Ministry of National Education for restoration. A year later, on December 17, 1964, it opened to the public as the "Atatürk House-Culture Museum." To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Atatürk's birth, the Culture and Tourism Ministry's General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums restored and reorganized the museum, reopening it as the "Atatürk Museum" on April 17, 1982. During this renovation, careful consideration was given to the house's residential function, ensuring that its architectural integrity remained intact.

The museum aims to showcase Konya's role and its people's contributions during the War of Independence through various documents and photographs. Exhibits in the upper and lower halls are presented through panels and showcases. The ground floor features documents and photographs detailing Atatürk's visits to Konya before the establishment of the Republic. These panels include newspaper clippings and photographs illustrating his interactions within the city, along with daily notes he recorded during his stays in the house. The showcases also display some of Atatürk's clothing and various items he used while residing there.