Izmir Archaeological Museum

Izmir Archeological Museum

A must do in Izmir, Turkey. The Izmir Archaeological Museum has a spectacular collection of antiquities from the ancient 'mega' cities of legendary Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Miletus, and Didyma dating back eight thousand years. 

The Izmir Archaeological Museum, near the Konak Square, is spectacular with its superb collection of antiquities If you have a love and appreciation for ancient culture, you won’t be disappointed . You will be admiring a fascinating journey through Aegean history and art spanning over eight thousand years. 

FYI: Some good advice is to go to the museum first before places like Pergamon, Ephesus, Priene, and Sardis in order for you to better appreciate the superiority of the brilliant artwork that adorned these ancient cities.

You will see the bronze Demeter (goddess of fertility) which was found in Halicarnasus, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Tell your guide what your interests are as on the different floors you can find anything from small statues made of glass or bronze, jewelry, cooking utensils, lamps to marble sculptures, portraits, and marble busts which are exhibited near the entrance to the Izmir museum. Make sure to see the rare Bronze Athlete Sculpture that was found in Kyma. It’s lifelike motion and the material used makes it a true treasure.