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Mersin Museum (Archaeology) — Mersin

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Mersin Museum (Archaeology) — in Yenişehir district. The region's archaeology collection from Yumuktepe to Soli Pompeiopolis; a modern museum building opened in 2017. Google Maps rating 4.6 (2354 reviews).

Mersin Museum (Archaeology)
Image: Wikimedia Commons — Nedim Ardoğa, CC BY-SA 4.0

About

Mersin Museum presents the archaeological heritage of the city and the region in chronological order in its modern building opened in 2017. The collection, stretching from the 9000-year uninterrupted settlement layers of Yumuktepe Mound to finds from Soli Pompeiopolis, Elaiussa Sebaste and the Cilicia region, is rich in stone works, coins, glass and terracotta artefacts.

The ethnography section displays Yörük culture, city history and traditional life objects. The museum is toured with MüzeKart; setting aside 2-3 hours for the whole collection is advisable.

Practical Information

Practical information

DistrictYenişehir
Best seasonYear-round
TransitYenişehir, near Adnan Menderes Boulevard; central location

MüzeKart is valid. The entrance fee is not published in the muze.gov.tr record, so it is not stated; confirm the current fee from the official page or confirm at the ticket office.

Visiting Hours

Visiting hours

Day / sourceHours
Official (muze.gov.tr)08:30–17:00, box office 16:30
Monday09:00-19:00
Tuesday09:00-19:00
Wednesday09:00-19:00
Thursday09:00-19:00
Friday09:00-19:00
Saturday09:00-19:00
Sunday09:00-19:00

Location & Directions

LocationOpen on map
Temporary map position (near the district centre) — the exact coordinates will be added later.© OpenStreetMap contributors
AddressGazi, Adnan Menderes Blv. No:54, 33130 Yenişehir/Mersin, Yenişehir, Mersin
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mersin Museum (Archaeology), how to get there?
Mersin Museum (Archaeology) is in Mersin's Yenişehir district. Yenişehir, near Adnan Menderes Boulevard; central location
Is Mersin Museum (Archaeology) ticketed? Is MüzeKart valid?
Museum Pass (MüzeKart) is valid. The entrance fee in TL is not published in the muze.gov.tr record; confirm the current fee at the ticket office or on the official page.
What is the best season to visit Mersin Museum (Archaeology)?
Year-round