Antalya Museum
Museum Archaeological museum with extensive Roman and Byzantine collections
Antalya Museum exhibits Roman, Lycian and regional archaeological finds-sarcophagi, statues and mosaics-from coastal excavations. Tourists visit to see chronological displays and major artifacts recovered from nearby ruins and shipwrecks.
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The Antalya Museum is a major regional museum in the city of Antalya, southwestern Turkey, that displays archaeological and ethnographic material from the surrounding province.
The museum’s collections grew from archaeological excavations in Antalya Province and were assembled to present the region’s long occupation history. The institution expanded over the 20th century as finds from local digs were transferred into museum care.
Located in the city of Antalya on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, the museum serves as the principal display centre for antiquities found across Antalya Province.
- Regional collections: Notable for extensive finds from ancient Pamphylia, including statues and funerary monuments from nearby archaeological sites.
- Nearby sites: Best visited alongside excursions to Perge, Aspendos and Termessos when planning a day of archaeology in Antalya Province.
What to See #
- Galleries: Organised into archaeology and ethnography galleries, with separate halls for prehistoric to Ottoman-period material that reflect finds from the Antalya region.
- Sculpture halls: Houses large Roman-era sculptures and sarcophagi excavated from nearby sites such as Perge and Aspendos, arranged in the main exhibition halls.
How to Get to Antalya Museum #
Located near Kaleiçi (Antalya’s old town); reachable by city bus, taxi or a short walk from the old harbor. Combine visits with local tours to Perge, Aspendos or Termessos.
Tips for Visiting Antalya Museum #
- The Roman and Lycian exhibits are highlights-start in the archaeological halls and finish in the ethnographic rooms.
- Visit the garden for Roman sarcophagi and reliefs in a good light for photographs.
- Combine with a walk along Antalya's old harbor and Kaleiçi for a full day of history and seaside views.
Best Time to Visit Antalya Museum #
Spring and autumn to avoid peak-season crowds and combine with nearby archaeological sites.
Weather & Climate near Antalya Museum #
Antalya Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (723 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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