Yalova Atatürk and Children's Museum

Located in Yalova Province, the Atatürk and Children's Museum operates as a unit under the Yalova Museum Directorate, General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The building housing the museum was registered by the Kocaeli Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Heritage on November 20, 2007, with decision number 193, as it was one of the houses used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Also known as the TİGEM Atatürk Pavilion or Baltacı Farm Pavilion, the building was used by Atatürk before he had the Yürüyen Köşkü (Walking Pavilion) built. Its restoration began in February 2013 and was completed in July 2014.

The Yalova Museum Directorate, which opened in 2021, uses the ground floor of the building known as Baltacı Farm Mansion as the Atatürk and Children's Museum, while the first floor serves as the Yalova Museum Directorate's office. The Atatürk and Children's Museum opened to the public on August 30, 2014. Its furnishings, unlike those of classic Atatürk Museums, reflect a modern museology approach, appealing to primary and secondary school children and designed to keep their interest alive.

The museum building is two-story, and part of the entrance floor is covered with a map marking historical sites in Yalova. Information panels in this section detail Atatürk's visit to Yalova, the farms he established there, the mansions he used, and their historical backgrounds. The hall to the right of the entrance consists of three sections. The first section depicts Atatürk's encounter with Çoban Mustafa from Yalova, and his story is presented in writing. A kiosk in this area allows visitors to watch an interview with Çoban Mustafa.

In the central hall, interactive box modules have been designed to keep children's interest alive. These modules discuss Atatürk's seven adopted children and provide information about their education. Interviews with these adopted children can be viewed at a kiosk located here. The final section of the ground floor focuses on Atatürk's educational philosophy, with Atatürk books displayed in free-standing showcases.

The entrance area on the upper floor features an Atatürk Chronology prepared to be matched with photographs. The hall on the upper floor is entered from the central section. In this section, the revolutions are presented in interactive color box modules. In the same hall, there are photographs and video presentations of Atatürk's tours of the country.

In the 23 April Hall, the importance of the Child Protection Agency in the declaration of the 23 April National Sovereignty and Children's Day is highlighted, and a photo corner with Atatürk has been created. Additionally, old 23 April photographs from Yalova are continuously displayed on a digital screen in this hall. Stamps from the Child Protection Agency from 1943 are exhibited in freestanding display cases. The Children's Activity Area features a wall puzzle and is designed for active use during student group visits.

Museum admission is free. For educational group visits, prior appointments are required.