It is located in the district of Beyoğlu, on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey.

Mickiewicz came to Turkey in September 1855 to help organize Polish forces under the Ottoman Army.

He befriended Michał Czajkowski (Sadık Paşa) who commanded the Polish forces there.

The crypt where Mickiewicz was temporarily buried for the period of one month is located in the basement.

The museum houses some manuscripts of Adam Mickiewicz, historical documents and paintings.