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Antalya Museums: 2026 Visitor Guide – Comprehensive List & Tips
Discover Antalya’s most important museums! Learn everything about Antalya museums with the 2026 guide of archaeology, art, history, and child-friendly museums.
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Antalya Central Museums
Antalya Museum (Antalya Archaeological Museum)
one of Antalya’s most important museums Antalya Museum, was founded in 1922 at the Alaeddin Mosque in Kaleiçi and moved to its present modern building in 1972. The museum, Lycia, Pamphylia and Pisidia houses works excavated from its regions. Neanderthal skeleton fragments excavated from Karain Cave, sculptures from the ancient city of Perge, Elmalı Coins (the collection known as the Treasure of the Century) and excavation finds from the Church of St. Nicholas among the museum's most striking pieces. The museum's 14 exhibition halls, covering a wide range including statues, sarcophagi, mosaics, coins, and small works of art. Weary Heracles Statue, statues of Roman emperors and Dancer Statue among the museum’s signature works. In 1988 Council of Europe Museum of the Year Awardthe museum awarded, also in 2016 Award of Excellence received.
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Antalya Ethnography Museum
For those who want to get to know traditional Turkish life and culture up close Antalya Ethnography Museum an ideal stop. The museum, Ottoman-period garments, carpets, kilims, kitchen utensils, weapons, and manuscripts it exhibits ethnographic works such as. This collection, reflecting Antalya’s local culture and daily life, offers visitors a journey to the past.Antalya Atatürk House Museum
belonging to the governorate in the early Republican years and the mansion where Atatürk stayed on his Antalya visits, in 1984 Atatürk Museum opened to service as. The museum exhibits photographs, documents, and personal belongings reflecting Atatürk’s memories in Antalya and the first years of the Republic.Antalya Mevlevihane Museum
the history of the Mevlevi order and Mevlana Celaleddin Rumia museum dedicated to Antalya Mevlevihane Museum, a must-see for those who want to get to know Mevlevi culture and semah ceremonies up close. The museum, Objects used in Mevlevi rites, manuscripts, and Mevlevi symbols houses works such as.Suna İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum
preserving Kaleiçi’s historic fabric Suna İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum, stands out for a building that reflects the architecture of traditional Antalya houses. The museum, with exhibitions that present cross-sections of the second half of the 19th century together, it also houses various artworks in the second building, which is shaped like an Orthodox church.Antalya Toy Museum
3.000 toys spanning the 1860s to today with its collection Antalya Toy Museum, it holds the distinction of being Türkiye’s second-largest toy museum after İstanbul. This museum, which will amaze children and take adults back to the past, from nostalgic toys to modern games covers a range as wide as.Antalya City Museum
Karaalioğlu Park home to Antalya City Museum, it offers exhibitions reflecting the city’s changes from past to present and Antalya’s cultural identity. The museum, to people of different age groups, genders, and cultural backgrounds It aims to tell the history and development of Antalya.Alanya Museums
Alanya Archaeological Museum
Alanya Archaeological Museum, opened in 1967 and Works from the Bronze Age, Urartian, Phrygian, and Lydian periods was enriched with. Which became the museum’s symbol The 52 cm high bronze Herakles statue dated to the 2nd century CE, is exhibited in a separate hall. In the museum garden as well sculptures and sarcophagi from antiquity are found.Alanya Atatürk Evi Museum
The house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed during his visit to Alanya on 18 February 1935, donated to the Ministry of Culture by its owner Tevfik Azakoğlu and in 1987 Atatürk Evi Museum was converted. The museum exhibits Atatürk's memories in Alanya and objects from that period.Alanya Kızılkule Ethnography Museum
on the ground floor of Kızılkule home to Alanya Kızılkule Ethnography Museum, opened in 1979. The museum, Carpets, kilims, garments, kitchen utensils, weapons, weighing tools unique to the Alanya region, and tents reflecting Yörük culture exhibits ethnographic works such as.Alanya Castle (Open-Air Museum)
Alanya Castle, which has existed since the Hellenistic period and to Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations an open-air museum that has hosted. its 6.5-kilometre walls, 140 towers, and countless cisternsAlanya, one of the busiest ports of the Mediterranean, Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I was taken over in 1221. The castle, Kızılkule, Tophane, the İçkale Palace Complex, Süleymaniye Mosque, the bedesten, and traditional Alanya houses houses structures such as.
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Demre and Surroundings Museums
St. Nicholas Monument Museum (Church of St. Nicholas)
Saint Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus, who was born in Patara and served as bishop in Myra (Demre) a cleric. St. Nicholas, born in Patara in 300 CE, is regarded as the patron saint of children and sailors. the tomb of Saint Nicholas, who is believed to have died in 365, was stolen by merchants from the city of Bari in Italy during the Crusades and taken to Bari. the church in Myra, built in the name of St. Nicholas and on its walls the miracles of St. Nicholas depicted. Inside the church, a Roman-period sarcophagus decorated with fish scales and acanthus leaves, is thought to belong to St. Nicholas.Museum of Lycian Civilizations
in the Çayağzı area of Demre district, the port city of ancient Myra Andriake Archaeological Site located within Museum of Lycian Civilizations, exhibits works belonging to Lycian civilization. The museum, Remains of the Lycian League Assembly Building, murex workshops, and carpets made from seashells offers interesting exhibitions such as.Side and Manavgat Museums
Side Museum
Side Museum, Inscriptions, weapon reliefs, sculptures, torsos, sarcophagi, portraits, ostotheks, amphorae, altars, grave stelae, and column capitals from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods exhibits works such as. The museum, Works excavated from the ancient city of Side was enriched with.Side Underwater Museum
Türkiye’s first underwater museum which is Side Underwater Museum, 1,5 miles offshore and at 12-20 metres depth is located. The museum, the history of maritime trade and underwater archaeology offers works that reflect.Open-Air Museums and Archaeological Sites in Antalya
Termessos Archaeological Site
in Döşemealtı district home to Termessos Archaeological Site, One of the most important ancient cities of the Pisidia region. Termessos, set on mountainous terrain, its theatre, agora, temples and walls stands out with.Perge Archaeological Site
in Aksu district home to Perge Archaeological Site, One of the most important ancient cities of the Pamphylia region. Its theatre, stadium, baths, agora, and aqueducts Perge, famous for sculptures and mosaics from the Roman period also rich with.Aspendos Archaeological Site
in Serik district home to Aspendos Archaeological Site, One of the best-preserved theatres of the Roman period is famous. its 15.000-seat theatre, aqueducts and its agora Aspendos, which stands out with one of the most impressive structures surviving from antiquity.
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Olympos Archaeological Site
in Kumluca district home to Olympos Archaeological Site, one of the important ancient cities of the Lycia region. Its theatre, temples and necropolis Olympos, famous for nature and history together offers.Patara Archaeological Site
in Kaş district home to Patara Archaeological Site, capital of the Lycian League is known as. Its theatre, temples, baths and harbour Patara, which stands out with the birthplace of St. Nicholas also of importance as.Child-Friendly Museums in Antalya
Anatolian Toy Museum
in Kepez district home to Anatolian Toy Museum, a toy collection stretching from the 1860s to the present entertains children and adults together.Antalya Toy Museum
in Muratpaşa district home to Antalya Toy Museum, more than 3.000 toys and holds the distinction of being Türkiye's second-largest toy museum.Practical tips
- Visiting hours: Most museums in Antalya open 7 days a week, but some museums closed on Mondays may be. Check official sites for current visiting hours.
- Museum Pass: for citizens of the Republic of Türkiye Museum Pass valid. To find out at which museums the Museum Pass is valid the Museum Pass validity query tool you can use it. Museum Pass for information on how to obtain it and its prices this guide take a look.
- Transport: to Antalya’s central museums by public transport you can easily reach. Museums in Kaleiçi and around within walking distance.
- Guiding: At some museums a guiding service is offered. Antalya Archaeological Museum and Perge Archaeological Site at large museums such as these you can obtain more detailed information by using the guiding service.
- For children: Antalya Toy Museum and Anatolian Toy Museum, ideal for children. Side Underwater Museum also offers an experience that will interest children.
- Photography: In most museums photography is permitted, but flash photography forbidden. observing museum rules is important.
- Also discover the museums in Antalya's other cities: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Konya, Çanakkale, Mersin, Eskişehir and Nevşehir you can also browse the guides.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which museums in Antalya are free?
Some museums in Antalya free can be visited as. Antalya City Museum and some open-air museums is generally free. Check official websites for up-to-date information.
What are the visiting hours of Antalya museums?
Most museums in Antalya open 7 days a week, but some museums closed on Mondays may be. Visiting hours may change with the season, therefore check official websites for current hours.
Which museums in Antalya are suitable for children?
Antalya Toy Museum, Anatolian Toy Museum and Side Underwater Museum, ideal for children. Alanya Castle and Termessos Archaeological Site also offers open-air experiences that will interest children.
What should you see at Antalya Archaeological Museum?
Antalya Archaeological Museum houses Weary Herakles Statue, statues of Roman emperors, Dancer Statue, Elmalı Coins, and Karain Cave finds important works such as should be seen.
At which museums in Antalya is the Museum Pass valid?
Museum Pass, Antalya Archaeology Museum, Alanya Archaeology Museum, Side Museum, Perge Archaeological Site, Termessos Archaeological Site, and Aspendos Archaeological Site valid at many museums such as. To find out at which museums the Museum Pass is valid the query tool you can use.
Which are the best archaeology museums in Antalya?
Antalya Archaeology Museum, Alanya Archaeology Museum, Side Museum and the Museum of Lycian Civilizations, ranks among the most important archaeology museums in Antalya.
