Bursa Archaeological Museum

Museum Museum displaying artifacts from ancient Bursa region

A museum in Bursa displaying archaeological finds from the Bursa region, including Roman and Byzantine stonework, funerary monuments and local artifacts that trace the city’s past.

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The Bursa Archaeological Museum is an urban museum in the city of Bursa in northwestern Turkey that displays archaeological finds from the surrounding region. Its collection presents material from multiple periods of human settlement in the Bursa area.

Galleries contain pottery, stone and metalwork, inscriptions and funerary objects that illustrate the region’s sequence from ancient through medieval and Ottoman times. The museum presents regional archaeology rather than focusing on a single site.

The institution was established to preserve and exhibit artifacts recovered in and around Bursa and has been used to display finds from local excavations and donations. Over time its displays and storage have been expanded to accommodate ongoing discoveries.

The museum sits in the city of Bursa, close to the historic core and other cultural institutions, making it accessible to visitors exploring the city’s Ottoman and earlier archaeological heritage.

  • Collections: Houses archaeological material from the Bursa region spanning prehistoric through Ottoman-period finds.
Bursa Archaeological Museum
Bursa Archaeological Museum, Osmangazi, Bursa Province, Turkey (near Atatürk Avenue)
40.1957, 29.0401
Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays
Approx. 25-40 TRY (variable); some reductions for students/children and free entry dates may apply

How to Get to Bursa Archaeological Museum #

The museum is in central Bursa (Osmangazi district) and is easily reached on foot or by local buses from Bursa’s main transport hubs. Bursa has an efficient municipal bus and tram network; check local transit maps for stops near Atatürk Avenue.

Tips for Visiting Bursa Archaeological Museum #

  • Allow 1-2 hours to see the core displays-don't rush through the ground-floor collections
  • Combine a visit with the nearby Bursa Grand Mosque and the Green Tomb for a compact cultural day
  • Check for special temporary exhibitions or guided tour schedules at the museum entrance

Best Time to Visit Bursa Archaeological Museum #

Spring and autumn are ideal for comfortable city sightseeing and museum visits.

Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 8-22°C
Pleasant weather for combining museum visits with city sightseeing.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 10-20°C
Mild temperatures and fewer crowds at major sites like the Ulu Cami.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December-February · 0-10°C
Cool and quieter; museum visits are comfortable but expect colder outdoor conditions.

Weather & Climate near Bursa Archaeological Museum #

Climate

Bursa Archaeological Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (597 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 30°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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