Hotels near Antalya Museum

Antalya Museum (Antalya Müzesi) is one of the largest museums in Turkey and holds an exceptional collection of artefacts from the ancient sites of the surrounding region - Perge, Aspendos, Xanthos, and Termessos. The Gallery of the Gods, lined with full-size Roman statues excavated at Perge, is the centrepiece. Other highlights include the sarcophagus hall (intricately carved 2nd-century marble coffins), the coin collection spanning 2,600 years, and the ethnography wing covering Ottoman-era Antalya.

Entry is TRY 300 (EUR 8.30) or included in the Museum Pass Turkey. Allow 2-3 hours for a thorough visit. The museum sits on Konyaaltı Caddesi, reachable by the Antray tram (Müze stop, T1 line) in about 10 minutes from Kaleiçi. It is open daily 08:30-19:00 in summer and 08:30-17:30 in winter. The air-conditioned galleries make it a welcome escape from the midday heat.

Pro Tip: Visit the museum before going to Perge. Seeing the statues and reliefs first gives context that transforms the empty niches and bare pedestals at the ruins into a much richer experience.