Atatürk Müzesi Bursa is a historic house museum in the Çekirge area of Osmangazi. The mansion preserves rooms and furnishings associated with Atatürk’s stays in the city, making it a distinctive stop among museums in Bursa.
- Location: Çekirge Avenue, Osmangazi, Bursa
- Opening pattern: Hours begin at 08:00; the museum is closed on Mondays
- Admission: Free
- Visitor information: Closing times vary by source, so check before visiting
Where Atatürk Müzesi Is
Bursa Atatürk Evi Müzesi is at Çekirge Mahallesi, Çekirge Caddesi No:77, 16070 Osmangazi, Bursa. It stands on Çekirge Avenue in the city’s Osmangazi district.
What the Historic House Museum Covers
The museum occupies a mansion believed to have been built in the late 19th century. The building has two floors, apart from its basement and attic, and its rooms preserve the layout of a substantial house.
During Atatürk’s second visit to Bursa, from 20 to 24 January 1923, the municipality bought the house from Miralay Mehmet Bey and presented it to him. Atatürk stayed there on later visits.
After 1938, the municipality sold the mansion to the Turkish Republic Retirement Fund, which transferred its use to the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums on 6 February 1968. It became a museum and opened to visitors on 29 October 1973, the 50th anniversary of the Republic.
On the ground floor, a reception room is to the right of the entrance; a dining room and adjoining rest room are to the left.
Upstairs, the bedroom is on the right and the study is on the left, with access to the greenhouse from the study’s right side. The basement served as the kitchen and service area. Nearly all of the mansion’s furnishings are original objects used by Atatürk.
How do you get to Atatürk Müzesi from central Bursa?
The museum’s address places it on Çekirge Avenue in Osmangazi, but official information does not specify public-transport stops or a walking route from central Bursa. The central Bursa route can help place the museum in a wider city itinerary. Check local transport information if you intend to travel by public transit.
Opening Hours, Tickets and Visitor Rules
Hours begin at 08:00, and the museum is closed on Mondays. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism gives a closing time of 17:00, with the ticket office closing at 16:30; a Bursa Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism notice gives visiting hours as 08:00–16:45. Admission is free.
Check the official site before you go, as closing times vary. The museum telephone number is +90 224 234 77 16 and its email address is bursamuzesi@ktb.gov.tr.
Combining the Visit with Other Museums
The Bursa Museum Directorate includes the Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi among the museums associated with the directorate, alongside Bursa Atatürk House Museum, Mudanya Armistice House Museum, Ottoman House Museum and Bursa Turkish-Islamic Arts Museum. The archaeology museum is at Gaziakdemir Mahallesi, Çekirge Caddesi No:4/11, in Kültürpark, Osmangazi.
FAQs
Is Atatürk Müzesi free to enter?
Admission is free.
Is Atatürk Müzesi closed on Mondays?
The museum is closed on Mondays. Check the official information before your visit, as published hours differ.
What can you see inside the historic house?
The rooms include a reception room, dining room, rest room, bedroom and study, as well as a greenhouse and former kitchen and service area. Nearly all of the furnishings are original objects used by Atatürk.