Tarsus Museum

The Tarsus Museum is an archaeological and ethnographic collection in southern Turkey with over 35,000 objects displayed across two main halls. The exhibition combines findings from various ancient cultures with everyday items that document regional history and ways of life.

The museum was founded in 1971 and preserves objects spanning 7,000 years of history, from Neolithic settlements through the Byzantine period. This collection traces the many peoples who shaped this region over millennia.

The ethnography section displays silver horse equipment, traditional kitchenware, decorated rugs, and firearms that reflect daily life in the Çukurova region. These objects show you the crafts and customs of people who lived here long ago.

The museum opens daily except Mondays and offers guided tours and educational programs throughout the year. It helps to allow enough time to explore the different collections carefully.

The collection includes around 28,000 coins reaching back to the 6th century BC, showing how the economy of ancient Tarsus developed over time. This numismatic collection stands out for its age and how complete it is.

Location: Tarsus

Inception: 1971

GPS coordinates: 36.91698,34.89211

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20