Founded in 1967, the Alanya Archaeological Museum was initially opened to visitors with artifacts from the Bronze Age, Urartu, Phrygian, and Lydian periods, brought from the Anatolian Civilizations Museum in Ankara. With the renovations completed in 2012, the museum now provides a more comprehensive reflection of the history of Alanya and its surroundings.

The museum houses numerous artifacts from the Archaic, Classical, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods. A fascinating collection of glass, terracotta, marble, and bronze sculptures, mosaics, sarcophagi, and coins awaits history enthusiasts.

One of the most remarkable exhibits in the Alanya Archaeological Museum is the bronze statue of Heracles from the 2nd century AD. This 52 cm tall priceless statue depicts Heracles, one of the most powerful heroes of mythology. The intricate craftsmanship and historical significance of this statue make it one of the museum’s most captivating pieces.

The museum consists of two main sections: indoor and outdoor exhibition areas.

Indoor Section

A vast collection spanning from the Bronze Age to the Ottoman period

Bronze, terracotta, and glass artifacts

A coin collection

Ancient inscriptions

Outdoor Section (Garden)

Sarcophagi from the Roman and Byzantine periodsInscriptions and stone artifacts

Ancient tombstones

Entrance Fee: 152 TL

Visiting Hours:08:30 - 17:30

Address: Saray Neighborhood, İsmet Hilmi Balcı Street, No: 2, Alanya/Antalya