The museum in bomontiada opened with Ara Güler’s participation on August 16, 2018, his 90th birthday. The mission of the Ara Güler Museum is to share Ara Güler’s versatile artistic identity, inspiring life and esteemed archives with the widest possible audience. The museum aims to highlight and promote the visual, emotional and social impacts of the art of photography through local and international exhibitions, publications, events and collaborations.
Ara Güler Museum was recognized as an official private museum by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2022. The Ara Güler Museum is a member of the International Council of Museums.