Hababam School Museum

Stepping into Adile Sultan Kasrı, doesn’t it feel like stepping back in time? This grand palace, nestled within the serene Validebağ Korusu in Üsküdar, houses the Hababam Sınıfı Museum. The Hababam Sınıfı Museum isn’t just a museum. It’s a portal back to the golden age of Turkish cinema. It’s a love letter to a film series that captured the hearts of a nation. This very building served as the Özel Çamlıca Lisesi in the 1975, 1976, and 1977 films directed by Ertem Eğilmez. The Hababam Sınıfı Museum opened in 2014. It’s designed to transport you straight into the chaotic, hilarious world of İnek Şaban, Mahmut Hoca, and the rest of the gang. Remember Mahmut Hoca’s booming voice echoing down the hallways? Picture him standing on these very steps. They are the same steps he paced as he waited for the ever-tardy Hababam Sınıfı. Notice the recreated classroom inside the Hababam Sınıfı Museum. It’s filled with original props. The desks, the blackboard, and even the infamous skeleton from Külyutmaz Hoca’s biology class are all here. You can almost hear the whispers of copied answers and the giggles of mischievous students. Look closely, and you might even spot the broken chair. It’s a testament to the rambunctious energy that filled this room during filming. Around the walls of the Hababam Sınıfı Museum, you’ll find photographs of the cast and crew, film posters, and stills from the movies. They capture the spirit of a bygone era, reminding us of the timeless appeal of these classic films. As you explore the Hababam Sınıfı Museum, remember the words of author İlhan Selçuk. He described the classroom as a universal experience, “It’s all of our classrooms… with its teacher and students… The blackboard, the smell of chalk.” It’s a place of laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories.