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From Vintage Toys to Classic Cars: Antalya's Must-Visit Museums

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From Vintage Toys to Classic Cars: Antalya's Must-Visit Museums

Berfin Ceren Meray
March 28 2023 - 11:18pm

Antalya, known for its stunning beaches and captivating scenery, also boasts a remarkable collection of museums that are not only valuable for tourism, but also for their cultural significance. These museums offer a diverse range of exhibits and artifacts, each with its own unique story to tell. And the best part? Many of these museums are free and open to visitors almost every day. So, dear reader, are you ready to join me on a journey through Antalya's museums? Let's explore these hidden gems together and uncover the fascinating history and culture of this beautiful city.

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Antalya Archaeological Museum:

Antalya Archaeological Museum:

With its large area and spacious structure, the museum, which contains many historical artifacts ranging from Roman and Phrygian period artifacts to Byzantine ruins, opens its door to visitors every day.

Address: Bahçelievler, Konyaalti Cd. No:88, 07050 Muratpasa/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 08.30 - 17.30

Visitor Comment: 'I can say that it is the most beautiful among the museums I have visited so far. It's really full of wonderful statues and sarcophagi. If you go to Antalya, definitely come by.

Anatolian Martyrs Museum

Anatolian Martyrs Museum

Antalya Martyrs museum is decorated with details that will give you goosebumps the moment you enter. Even the museum where the bullets were brought from Çanakkale may seem small compared to the other museum, but the atmosphere is incredible. 

Address: Factories, Old Weaving Factory, Namik Kemal Blv. D:No:40, 07090 Kepez/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 09.30 – 18.00 on weekdays

Weekend 09.30 – 19.00

Visitor Comment: 'It is a place that has been thought out to the finest detail. You are amazed and touched at every step. Even the bullets were specially brought from Çanakkale. It looks like you've gone to Çanakkale.”

Antalya Ataturk House and Museum:

Antalya Ataturk House and Museum:

When you go to visit this museum, which has been converted into a museum by making copies of the belongings of the house where Ataturk stayed during the period when he came to Antalya, you will relive those periods. The museum is free.

Address: Hashimishcan, Fevzi Çakmak Cd. No:11, 07100 Muratpasa/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 08.30 - 17.30

Visitor's Comment: 'The house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed when he came to Antalya has been converted into a museum. You feel the atmosphere the moment you first enter. If you have come to Antalya, you should definitely come by. It is quite close to the center, admission is free.”

Kepez Open Air Museum:

Kepez Open Air Museum:

This open-air museum located in Kepez, the district of Antalya, is located in the Weavers Park. As you walk through this museum, which is free of admission, you will go back to the past.

Address: Factories, Dokumapark, Namik Kemal Blv. No:225, 07090 Kepez/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 08.30 - 20.30 (closed on Mondays)

Visitor Comment: 'A place that children definitely need to see arouses curiosity, they ask and listen to each one with curiosity, they usually study it, I like it very much.”

Antalya Marine Biology Museum:

Antalya Marine Biology Museum:

Admission to the pirate ship-shaped museum, where you will see many types of fish, is free of charge. The museum, which attracts the attention of everyone big and small, opens its doors to all sea lovers.

Address: Selçuk, Selçuk Mah, 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 09.00 - 18.00 (closed on Mondays)

Visitor's comment: 'Although it is small, it is a museum worth visiting, the variety of living things in it is quite sufficient.”

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Kepez Dokuma Park Automobile Museum:

Kepez Dokuma Park Automobile Museum:

Those who visit the museum, where all kinds of classic cars are included, including the truck used by İlyas in the movie Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalim, are very fond of. You may not be able to decide which car to take a photo with.

Address: Factories, 07090 Kepez/Antalya

Friday Saturday and Sunday Opening - Closing hours: 09.30 - 18.00

Visitor Comment: 'The wonderful Hakan President has taken a super social responsibility and built a beautiful complex, everything is great, especially the car museum.”

Suna & Inan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum:

Suna & Inan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum:

The museum consists of two buildings, the first building is where Turkish traditions are told (such as henna night), and the second building used to be the St. George Orthodox Church. A wonderful courtyard awaits enthusiasts at the museum.

Address: Kilinçarslan, Barbaros Mah. Kocatepe Sok, Civelek Sk. No: 25, 07100 Muratpasa/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 09.00 - 18.00

Visitor Comment: 'It is a very comfortable, beautiful, educational, knowledgeable place, very clean and beautiful. It is highly recommended that you visit.”

Anatolian Toy Museum:

Anatolian Toy Museum:

You will have a lot of fun in this museum where children have the opportunity to see the development of toys up to our history and adults have the opportunity to return to the past.

Address: Factories, Namik Kemal Blv. No:189, 07090 Kepez/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 09.30 - 18.00 (closed on Mondays)

Visitor Comment: 'The contents and design of each room are quite beautifully thought out and realized. In some comments it is written that there are toys from ancient times, but the ones displayed here are replica toys, not original ones.The museums where the originals are located already write on the labels below them.”

Antalya Ethnographic Museum:

Antalya Ethnographic Museum:

This museum, where you can see many works of Turkish culture in historical mansions and get detailed information from the staff, will make you relive the old Antalya. 

Address: Kılınçarslan, Civelek Sk. No:20, 07100 Muratpasa/Antalya

Opening - Closing time:08.30 - 17.30

Visitor Comment: 'This Ethnographic museum in the castle is a very beautiful place, you are traveling through history... It's worth seeing.”

Hababam Sınıfı Museum:

Hababam Sınıfı Museum:

When you visit this museum, where the items used in the Hababam Class movie, which everyone still watches fondly, you will feel like you are in a movie.

Address: Esentepe, 4980. Sk., 07020 Kepez/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 09.00 - 18.00

Visitor Comment: 'A wonderful place where children can enjoy, a beautiful environment where adults can portray old Turkish movies in their eyes with laughter 😊 ...”

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Mevlevihane Museum:

Mevlevihane Museum:

Turkish English There is no parking lot in the Mevlevihane museum which you can visit for free, there are articles about Islam in English and Turkish at the entrance of the door. I can't put into words the spiritual value of the museum.

Address: Selçuk, Selçuk Mah No:36, 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 08.30 - 17.30 (closed on Mondays)

Visitor's Comment: 'You should definitely feel the spiritual atmosphere inside... The whirligigs in the middle and the music are wonderful... I say go and live.”

Once Upon a Time Antalya Museum:

Once Upon a Time Antalya Museum:

If you are one of those who say old Antalya, this museum will make you relive the old Antalya you are looking for. This museum, where the visitors will experience nostalgic moments, will take a certain age group to their youth and childhood.

Address: Factories, Old Weaving Factory, Namik Kemal Blv. D:No:35, 07090 Kepez/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 09.30 - 18.30 (closed on Mondays)

Visitor Comment: 'It is a magnificent museum. I strongly recommend and recommend a Museum where you can find all kinds of historical information in terms of Antalya history.”

Elmalı Archaeological Museum:

Elmalı Archaeological Museum:

The museum, which contains artifacts belonging to many civilizations starting from the Neolithic period, provides service with 11 exhibition halls. In addition, the tombs and bayındır tumuli located in the Karataş Samayük burial area are worth seeing. 

Address: Yarn Sunday, Old Government House, Government Cd., 07700 Elmalı/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 08.30 - 17.30

Visitor Comment: 'It is a very beautiful museum, easy to visit and there is a detailed description under each exhibition.”

Side Archaeological Museum:

Side Archaeological Museum:

For the statues, busts, sarcophagi, amphitheaters and more found in an old bathhouse, the Side Archaeological Museum is a must-visit museum. 

Address: Side, Port Cd., 07330 Manavgat/Antalya

Opening - Closing time: 08.30 - 19.45

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Visitor Comment: 'Wonderful objects of the ancient world in the structure of the ancient world. Your breath will be taken away, you will live in history.”

Have you ever been to any of these museums before? Tell us in the comments!

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