The building that houses the Museum of Cartoon Art was built in the early 20th century and used for residential purposes. The two-storey building has an area of 265 square metres. Launched by the Cartoon Art Research Center, the museum is the first of its kind in Turkey. The museum includes a permanent gallery, space for temporary exhibitions, a sound room, a room for works by local Turkish cartoonists, and a library. The museum also has areas where cartoonists can work.