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Antalya Museum
Antalya Museum holds one of Turkey's most significant archaeological collections, drawn largely from the Roman cities of Perge, Aspendos and Side along the surrounding Mediterranean coast.
Last updated: July 2026
Read time: 2 min
Location
Konyaaltı
Hours
08:30–19:00 (Apr–Oct)
08:30–17:30 (Nov–Mar)
Closed Mondays (winter only)
Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
Ticket price
from $12
Typical visit
1.5–2 hours
Nearest transport
Müze tram stop
Why visit Antalya Museum?
Most of what makes this museum exceptional came out of Perge, twenty minutes east. The Hall of Gods holds a row of near-complete Roman marble deities recovered from the site’s baths — Aphrodite, Artemis, a monumental Hercules — displayed close enough to read the tool marks. The sarcophagus collection is equally strong, including the Sarcophagus of Herakles, which was smuggled out of Turkey, surfaced in an American museum, and was repatriated after a long legal fight. Labelling is bilingual and unusually good, and the chronological route from prehistory through to the Ottoman period makes the whole coast’s history legible in about ninety minutes.
Interesting Facts
- Most of the standout pieces were excavated at Perge, twenty minutes east.
- The Sarcophagus of Herakles was smuggled abroad and repatriated after a long legal fight.
- The Hall of Gods displays near-complete Roman marble deities from the Perge baths.
What should I know before visiting?
- Closed Mondays in winter — check before making the trip.
- Roughly two hours is right; the Hall of Gods and sarcophagus rooms deserve most of it.
- Photography is permitted without flash throughout.
- Pair it with Konyaaltı beach, which is a ten-minute walk downhill.
- The museum café is decent and the garden is a good place to sit out the midday heat.
How much are tickets and what are the hours?
Entry is around $12 for foreign visitors, and the Museum Pass Turkey covers it. Open 08:30–19:00 April to October, 08:30–17:30 in winter, with Monday closures in the low season.
How do I get to Antalya Museum from Antalya center?
Take the nostalgic tram west to the Müze stop, which sits directly outside. From Kaleiçi it is about fifteen minutes by tram or a thirty-minute walk along the cliff-top promenade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — it holds one of the best Roman sculpture collections in Turkey, most of it excavated from nearby Perge.
Around ninety minutes to two hours for the main galleries.
Yes, the Museum Pass Turkey covers entry.
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