Inönü House Museum is the former summer residence of İsmet İnönü, Turkey’s second president, on Heybeliada in Istanbul. The modest house was bought by İnönü in 1934 and is now a museum with 1930s furniture, personal belongings, books and old photographs. It gives a glimpse of domestic life during an important period in Turkish history. Most of the information inside is in Turkish, so reading about İnönü before your visit can help explain what you are seeing.
A former summer residence
The house on Heybeliada was bought by İsmet İnönü in 1934. Turkey’s second president used it as a summer residence. Renovated and opened as a museum in 2008, it preserves a personal setting connected to a significant period in the country’s history.
The residence is modest in scale. Its rooms contain 1930s furniture, personal belongings and books associated with İnönü, alongside exhibitions and old photographs.
What to know before you visit
Most of the museum’s information is in Turkish. A little advance reading about İnönü and his place in Turkish history can give context to the rooms and photographs.
The museum is on Refah Şehitleri Caddesi on Heybeliada, roughly a 15-minute walk from the pier. Check current access arrangements before making the walk; the house has not always been open when expected. If you find one floor closed, try ringing the bell upstairs.
FAQ
Where is Inönü House Museum?
It is on Heybeliada, at Refah Şehitleri Caddesi No. 67 in Istanbul. The walk from the pier takes about 15 minutes.
What can you see inside Inönü House Museum?
The former summer home contains 1930s furniture, personal objects and books linked to İsmet İnönü, as well as exhibitions and old photographs.
Is information at the museum available in English?
Most of the information is in Turkish. Reading about İsmet İnönü before your visit can help provide context.
When is Inönü House Museum open?
It is listed as open in the afternoon from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday. Check current access details before visiting.
