Mersin Archeology Museum, one of the oldest museums in Turkey, continues its activities in its new building, which was opened with a grand ceremony in 2017. Operating on a large area of7,740 square meters, the museum impresses visitors with its modern structure even without entering.

The museum provides services with a holistic approach, far beyond the halls where only the finds are exhibited. It has sections such as the library, souvenir sales section, park areas for children and cafeteria.

When the Mersin Archeology Museum is entered through the garden gate, it welcomes the visitors with a path made up of ancient columns and palm trees, which are the symbols of the city.

In Mersin Archeology Museum, a wide range of artifacts are exhibited, especially artifacts unearthed from Yumuktepe, Soli Pompeipolis and Elaiussa Sebaste.

Various works are exhibited along the corridor at the entrance of the museum.. Sea creature fossils from the Professor Dr Nurdan Inan collection take visitors back millions of years. Next to it, an animated model of a house from Yumuktepe is interesting. As you progress through the museum, the present day is approached chronologically, and there are terracotta pottery and pots dating from the Chalcolithic period (5500-3200 BC) in the showcase just ahead.

Glassware, necklaces, kitchen utensils and living materials from the Roman period can be seen in the showcases.

The section in which olive oil production, which occupies a very important place in Çukurova's history, is animated with tools and equipment in the workshop concept is particularly interesting.

One of the most important works of the museum is the black marble inscription in which the property problem of the ancient city of Nagidos with a neighboring city is explained. Translations of the articles into today's language are also available.

Clothing, belongings and weapons belonging to Turks are exhibited in the Islamic artifacts hall of the museum.

On the second floor of the museum, pictures of the life in Yumuktepe and the revival of the hut called hug from that period and especially the items buried with the dead are exhibited.

Sculptures and column capitals belonging to Soli Pompeipolis are also exhibited on the upper floor.

In the Coin Section, it is possible to see the coins of the civilizations that ruled in Mersin.

The Elaiussa Sebaste Section: The replica of the kiln where the amphora is reenacted and the section where a tomb in the necropolis is recreated are particularly interesting.

The ethnography section, where the goods and clothes of the nomadic life are exhibited, should also be seen.

Where is Mersin Archeology Museum? Directions Information. How to Get to the Museum?

Mersin Archeology Museum is on the coastal road in a very central location in Yenişehir District. Just north of it is Mugdat Mosque.

To go to Mersin Archeology Museum by private car, you should park your vehicle at the level of Muğdat Mosque after proceeding on Adnan Menderes Boulevard, which continues along the coast.

To go to Mersin Archeology Museum by public transport, you can use the buses or minibuses passing through Adnan Menderes Boulevard or Gazi Mustafa Kemal Paşa Boulevard and get off near the museum within walking distance.

What is the Mersin Archeology Museum Entrance Fee? What days and hours is it open to visitors?

Mersin Archeology Museum entrance fee is 12.5 TL. Museum card is valid.

The visiting hours of the museum are between 08:00- 19:00 hours. The museum is open to visitors every day of the week.

Mersin Archeology Museum Phone: 0 324 231 96 18

Places to be seen around Mersin Archeology Museum

Mersin Naval Museum:             200 m

Mersin Atatürk Museum:          3.5 km 

Refah Martyrs Monument         3.5 km

Latin Italin Catholic Church:      5.2 km

Soli Pompeipolis Ancient City:   7.7 km