Antalya Museum
One of Turkey's largest archaeological museums, displaying 5,000 artifacts from the Mediterranean and Pamphylia regions.
The Antalya Museum (Antalya Müzesi) in Muratpaşa is one of the country's most important archaeological museums. It spans 7,000 square meters across 13 exhibition halls and an open-air gallery, showcasing around 5,000 works of art. Another 25,000–30,000 artifacts are kept in storage. The museum's collection sheds light on the history of the Mediterranean and Pamphylia regions in Anatolia.
The museum won the European Council Special Prize in 1988. Highlights include the sculpture hall with impressive Roman and Greek statues, and the Lycian galleries featuring sarcophagi and reliefs from the ancient region of Lycia. The open-air gallery displays large architectural fragments and mosaics, perfect for a sunny afternoon.
Plan to spend at least two hours here. The layout is logical, starting with prehistory and moving through the ages. Müzekart is accepted, and the entry fee is 340 TL as of early 2025.
“Home to one of the country's finest collections of ancient sculpture and Lycian artifacts.”
Go when it opens at 8:30 to enjoy the sculpture hall in peace; by 10:30 it gets busy.
Most halls are step-free; the open-air gallery has some uneven stone paths.
Good to know
- Is Antalya Museum free to visit?
- TL 340. Müzekart accepted; sculpture hall and Lycian galleries are the highlights.
- How long should you spend at Antalya Museum?
- ~2h
- When is the best time to visit Antalya Museum?
- Morning
- Is Antalya Museum wheelchair accessible?
- Most halls are step-free; the open-air gallery has some uneven stone paths.
