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One of İzmir’s most important cultural landmarks, the İzmir Archaeology Museum offers a fascinating journey through thousands of years of history, from prehistoric civilizations to the Byzantine era, all showcased under one roof.

🏛️ İzmir Archaeology Museum – A Journey Through Time in the Heart of the Aegean

One of İzmir’s most important cultural landmarks,
the İzmir Archaeology Museum offers a fascinating journey through thousands of years of history,
from prehistoric civilizations to the Byzantine era, all showcased under one roof.

🏺 History and Development of the Museum

The first archaeology museum in İzmir was opened in 1927,
inside the Ayavukla (Gözlü) Church in Basmane, after three years of collecting and compiling artifacts.
As the number of archaeological finds from nearby ancient cities increased,
a second museum opened in Kültürpark in 1951.

Due to the overwhelming number of discoveries, a new and modern building was constructed
within Bahribaba Park in Konak, covering 5,000 m²,
and officially opened on February 11, 1984.

Today, the museum features state-of-the-art exhibition halls, restoration labs, storage,
a photo archive, library, and conference room — serving as both a cultural and educational hub.

🧱 What You’ll See in the Museum

With over 5,000 artifacts on display, the museum is divided across three main exhibition floors:

🔹 Ground Floor:

• A collection of terracotta and marble sarcophagi and funerary steles
• Klazomenai terracotta sarcophagi, famous across the ancient world
• Rich late Hellenistic funerary steles — one of the world’s best collections
• Ceiling panels from the Belevi Mausoleum
• Striking statues of Poseidon, Demeter, and Artemis from the Agora of Smyrna

🔹 Middle Floor (Entrance Level):

• Marble sculptures, busts, and portraits displayed chronologically
• 8 themed display cases featuring small-scale marble works
• Highlights:
  • The Kore statue from Erythrai — one of the earliest full-size marble figures
  • The Bronze Athlete statue from Kyme — a rare example of bronze artistry

🔹 Top Floor:

• Finds from various parts of Western Anatolia
• Glassware, bronze tools, signet rings, terracotta figurines, ceramics, and oil lamps
• Artifacts arranged in chronological order, from prehistory to the Byzantine era

🎫 Visitor Information (As of 2025)

• 🎟️ Free with Müzekart (Museum Pass Turkey)
• 🌍 Entry fee for international visitors: €4
• 🕘 Open daily except Mondays | Visiting hours: 09:00 – 17:00
• 📍 Location: Bahribaba Park, Konak / İzmir

📲 Plan Your Visit with Advisormapp

Make the most of your museum experience with the Advisormapp mobile app:

• 🗺️ Interactive map and gallery navigation
• 🎧 Audio guides in multiple languages
• 📸 Photo spots and highlight info
• ☕ Recommendations for nearby cafés, restaurants, and bookstores

🌐 Explore more at: www.advisormapp.com

🏛️ İzmir Archaeology Museum: Where Civilizations Come to Life

If you're fascinated by ancient history, art, and archaeology,
İzmir Archaeology Museum is a must-see —
a place where the legacy of the Aegean’s greatest civilizations unfolds before your eyes.

📌 Add it to your İzmir itinerary and let the past inspire your journey.

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