Abdullah Gül Presidential Museum

Named after Turkey’s 11th President, the new museum located in Kayseri takes visitors on a journey through the political history of Turkey since 1950, the museum and library are housed in a former power plant building of the Sumerbank Textile Factory that dates to 1933.

Ralph Appelbaum Associates was responsible for the exhibition design of the 1500 m² museum. The specially renovated exhibition spaces span three floors and feature eight thematic areas. Modern display techniques and imaginative use of audiovisual media, such as high lanterns and a motion-activated media presentation are used to bring Turkey’s history to life and engage visitors, both young and old.