Antalya, the holiday destination of the Mediterranean, attracts numerous visitors from Turkey and many other parts of the world every year with its golden sand beaches, green and blue nature and vibrant city life. In addition to being a holiday destination, Antalya also has a deep-rooted historical memory and bears the traces of countless civilizations. Museums are, of course, one of the places you can choose to explore the culture and history of this city. We have compiled five museums that reveal Antalya's cultural heritage for you. 

Antalya Museum

Antalya Archaeology Museum, one of the sides of Antalya waiting to be discovered, exhibits the remains of the civilizations that ruled in Antalya in ancient times. It is quite natural to feel like you have entered a time tunnel as soon as you step into the museum. 

In Antalya Museum, artifacts belonging to ancient civilizations or regions such as Lycia, Pamphylia, Pisidia and Rome are carefully exhibited. Among the artifacts are period sculptures, mosaics, ceramics and coins. One of the most dazzling pieces of the museum is the "Perge Artemis" statue from the ancient city of Perge, which belongs to the statue of Aphrodite. This fascinating sculpture attracts attention as it has a beauty that impresses visitors.

Atatürk House and Museum

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and eternal leader of the Republic of Turkey, is commemorated with Atatürk houses in many cities of Turkey. These houses, which were converted into museums as a result of Atatürk's domestic trips, have an important place in terms of understanding the history of the Republic. This house, which Atatürk visited on March 6, 1930, serves as a museum today.

Atatürk House in Antalya contains many personal belongings of the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. In addition, most of the items in the house reflect the spirit of the period. Documents such as official correspondence and newspaper clippings of the period also stand out as other exhibits. 

Suna İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum

For those who want to explore the historical and mystical atmosphere of Antalya, Suna İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum stands out as a good option to discover the culture of Antalya since its history. This museum, which houses countless artifacts especially for archaeology lovers, is located in the center of Antalya. 

Historical remains, mosaics, ceramics and many other valuable pieces from the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods are exhibited here. Each artifact allows you to travel to the depths of the past. This museum, which offers important pieces of traditional Turkish folk culture, has been in Antalya since 1996. Especially the traditional pieces from the 19th century are worth seeing. 

Antalya Toy Museum

One of the most extensive toy museums in various parts of Turkey is located in Antalya. Antalya Toy Museum, where toys from different periods of history are exhibited, is quite remarkable not only for young children but also for adults. It is quite possible to take a nostalgic journey by seeing the toys from your era in the museum during your visit to the museum.

Antalya Toy Museum, located in Antalya Murtapaşa, has been serving since 2011. You can see handmade special toys produced in the 1800s and you can even see certain toys produced during the Ottoman period. 

Side Museum

Side Museum, located in the Manavgat district of Antalya, is located at the point where the ruins of the ancient city of Side are located. Serving since 1962, Side Museum offers you the best preserved example of ancient baths. 

Side Museum has very rich ruins with tomb inscriptions, inscriptions from the Seljuk Period, friezes, sarcophagi, column bases and columns, mosaic pieces, busts and statues from the Roman Period. In addition, many artifacts from the Hittites to the Roman period are also in the Side Museum.