Museums Prices

Antalya Archaeology Museum (Antalya Müzesi)

This is one of Turkey’s most renowned indoor museums. It features 14 massive exhibition halls tracking human history from the Paleolithic era right through the Ottoman Empire.

Its absolute highlight is the Hall of Emperors, showcasing incredibly preserved, lifelike marble sculptures excavated from

the nearby ancient city of Perge.

The Hall of Emperors inside the Antalya Archaeology Museum. Quelle: Turkey Tour Organizer

2026 Entry Price: €15

Audio Guide: Available for an extra €5 to €7.

Traveler Note: The main historical building has been undergoing phased modernization and safety renovations; ensure you verify open hall sections locally before taking the tram to the "Müze" terminal.

Side Museum & Ancient Theater

Located inside a converted 5th-century Roman bathhouse right by the sea in the resort town of Side, this museum houses local Roman sarcophagi, statues, and coins.

2026 Entry Price: €10 (Combo ticket covers both the indoor/outdoor museum and the spectacular adjacent Side Roman Theater).

Atatürk House & Museum

Located in the city center (Muratpaşa), this historic two-story mansion is where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, stayed during his visits to Antalya. It features his personal belongings, historical photographs, and period coins/stamps.

2026 Entry Price: Free

The rich history of Antalya spills far out into the landscape. These major ancient cities function entirely as massive open-air museum complexes.

Ancient Site Key Highlight 2026 Entry Fee Distance from City Center

Aspendos The absolute best-preserved Roman theater in the world, still famous for its immaculate acoustics. €15 ~45 km East

Perge A vast Greco-Roman city featuring a grand stadium, colonnaded streets, and striking city towers. €11 ~18 km East

Phaselis An ancient Lycian harbor city nestled between pine trees and three stunning, swimmable bays. €10 ~60 km Southwest

Olympos Hidden ruins of a pirate-era Lycian city overgrown by jungle, sitting directly on a beautiful beach. €10 ~80 km Southwest

If you plan on visiting more than three sites during your time in Turkey, buying individual tickets will quickly add up. The Turkish Ministry of Culture provides a pass designed specifically for international tourists.

Museum Pass Mediterranean (Akdeniz)

Validity: Valid for 15 days from your first activation.

Coverage: Grants you one-time access to almost all state-run museums and ruins in the regions of Antalya, Mersin, Adana, and Denizli (including Pamukkale/Hierapolis, which normally costs €30 alone!).

Why it's worth it: It easily saves you money if you visit a mix of city museums and outdoor sites like Perge, Aspendos, and Phaselis. Plus, it lets you bypass the ticket windows at the busiest entrances.

You can purchase the pass directly at the ticket windows of any major site listed above (like the Antalya Museum or Aspendos) or buy a digital version via the official Müze Kart web portal.