ANTALYA MUSEUM

Antalya Museum is an important museum that introduces the history and culture of the city of Antalya. Officially known as Antalya Museum, it is one of the leading archaeological museums in Turkey. Antalya Museum was established in 1922 and then operated in different places. However, it finally moved to its new building, which was opened in 1985 on Konyaaltı Street.

The main collection of the Antalya Museum includes artefacts from ancient cities and archaeological excavations in the region. Among the artefacts exhibited by the museum are historical remains and works of art from the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. In addition, mosaics, sculptures, ceramics, coins and other archaeological finds collected from ancient cities in the region also make up the rich collection of the museum.

Some of the prominent collections in Antalya Museum are as follows:

    Ancient Sculptures and Columns: There are sections where many statues and columns from the Roman and Hellenistic periods are exhibited.

    Mosaics: Colourful mosaics from the ancient Roman period are one of the most striking pieces of the museum. These mosaics usually come from villas and public buildings in ancient cities.

    Coins: The museum has a numismatic section where coins from various periods in the region are exhibited.

    Ceramics and Pottery: Ancient ceramics and pottery samples obtained from archaeological excavations around Antalya shed light on the history of the region.

    Ethnographic and Old Manuscripts: Ethnographic objects and old manuscripts reflecting the historical and cultural heritage of Antalya are also included in the museum's collection.

The museum serves as a repository of cultural and historical heritage, providing both Turkish and foreign visitors with information about Antalya's rich past. The museum is usually open to visitors every day of the week, but opening hours may vary on special occasions and holidays.