The Antalya Museum is a great archaeological museum located in the Antalya city center. With its unique masterpieces of its kind, it is one of the most important and leading museums in both Turkey and in the world. The museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in ancient civilizations and the history of Turkey. With an extensive collection of artifacts spanning thousands of years, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the region’s rich past.

Fast Facts

• The Antalya Archaeological Museum was founded in 1922 and opened to the public in 1972.
• The museum covers an area of 7,000 square meters.
• There are 13 exhibition halls in the museum, displaying over 5,000 artifacts.
• The museum is open every day except Monday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
• Admission fees are 50 TL for adults, 25 TL for students, and free for children under 12 years old.
• The museum is located in the Konyaaltı district of Antalya, about 2 kilometers from the city center.

History

The Antalya Archaeological Museum was founded in 1922 by Süleyman Fikri Erten, a Turkish archaeologist. Erten was interested in preserving the rich history of the Antalya region and believed that a museum was the best way to do so. Over the years, the museum has grown in size and popularity, and today it is one of the most important archaeological museums in Turkey.

What to Expect?

While Antalya region is one of the bases in the world that had witnessed continuously the history of mankind, you’ll definitely have a journey to the roots of the human being when you explore the museum.

The Neanderthal skeleton fragments from the Karain Cave, the impressive sculptures from the antique age, found in the ancient city of Perge, the famous Elmalı coins from the excavations in the St. Nicholas Church and Santa Claus Church are some of the priceless displays at the museum.

What to See?

The Antalya Archaeological Museum has an impressive collection of artifacts from various civilizations that have inhabited the region over the centuries. Some of the most noteworthy exhibits include:

• The Bronze Age Hall, which displays artifacts from the Hatti, Hittite, and Troy civilizations.
• The Roman Hall, which showcases statues, reliefs, and mosaics from the Roman period.
• The Hall of the Gods, which displays sculptures and artifacts related to ancient Anatolian religion.
• The Ethnography Hall, which features traditional costumes and tools from various regions of Turkey.

You’ll admire the exhibitions including masterpieces from the Lycia, Roman and Byzantine civilizations. The very well-preserved Roman statues and sculptures, huge sarcophagi and remains from the antique theater in Perge are the most valuable exhibits.

The exhibition halls include displays of the pre-historic finds, mosaics, icons, statues of the emperors, marble portraits, ceramics, sarcophagi, coins and many ethnographic finds.

The “Hall of Gods” exhibition hall is the most popular part of the museum, that you’ll admire the 2nd century statues and busts of Greek gods and goddesses including Zeus, Athena and Aphrodite.

The “Natural History and Pre-History” exhibition hall displays a collection of artefacts from the fossils of extinct life forms from the many antique ages to the findings from the Broze age.

The “Emperors” exhibiton hall displays an impressive collection of the statues of Trajan, Hadrian and Septimus Severus, famous Roman Emperors from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.

The Museum is also home to a collection of coins, underwater artefacts, treasures, jewelry, icons, Ottoman art, calligraphy, folk costumes and beautiful rugs.

Visiting Hours & Admissions

Opening Hours

The museum is open every day except Monday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Ticket Price

* check prices from muze.gov.tr

Visiting Tips

• The museum can get crowded during peak tourist season, so it’s best to visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the crowds.
• Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, as the museum covers a large area and requires a lot of walking.
• Bring a camera or smartphone to take photos, but be respectful of the artifacts and avoid using flash photography.

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How to Get to Antalya Museum?

Location

Antalya Museum is situated on the Konyaalti street, about 6,5 km. from Antalya town center. See the location map.

Transportation

You can take a public bus from central Antalya and or walk.

Contact Details

Address: Konyaalti Str. No:88, central Antalya
Tel: +90 238 56 88