Türkiye Museum Entrance Fees for November 2026: Prices, Free Museums and Müzekart Access
The current museum and archaeological site entrance fees in Türkiye for November 2026 have been compiled, highlighting Müzekart access for Turkish citizens and euro-based tariffs for international visitors.
October 29, 2026
Walking along the marble streets of Ephesus, exploring Göreme’s rock-cut churches or admiring the mosaics at Zeugma… When planning your trip, one practical question always comes up: how much should you budget for admission?
The answer depends on where you go and which admission scheme applies to you. A museum accepting Müzekart for Turkish citizens may charge international visitors a separate fee in euros. Other museums are free for both groups.
This guide is intended for November 2026 travel and reflects the published tariff checked on 29 October 2026. It should not be interpreted as a newly announced November price increase. Below, you will find selected museum and archaeological site prices, free attractions and closures that may affect your itinerary.
How to Read These Prices
The euro amounts in the tables are the published international visitor rates, except where stated otherwise.
“Müzekart accepted” does not mean admission is free for everyone. It indicates entry with a valid eligible card. The cost of purchasing the card is not included in these tables.
A published entrance fee also does not guarantee that a site or every exhibition room is open. Restoration, maintenance and exhibition work may restrict access.
Istanbul Museum Entrance Fees
| Museum or attraction | Admission arrangement for Turkish citizens | International visitor rate |
|---|---|---|
| Galata Tower | Müzekart accepted | €30 |
| Maiden’s Tower | Müzekart accepted | €27 |
| Istanbul Archaeological Museums | Müzekart accepted | €15 |
| Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum | Müzekart accepted | €17 |
| Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam | Müzekart accepted | €10 |
| Galata Mevlevi Museum | Müzekart accepted | €7 |
| Hisarlar Museum — Rumeli Fortress | Müzekart accepted | €6 |
| Istanbul Airport Museum | €13 | €13 |
| Adam Mickiewicz Museum | Free | Free |
| Memory July 15 Museum | Free | Free |
Do not assume the Maiden’s Tower admission price includes transport. Check boat charges and the scope of any additional services separately.
For the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, also confirm which buildings and galleries are accessible.
Izmir and Aydın Museum and Archaeological Site Prices
| Museum or archaeological site | Admission arrangement for Turkish citizens | International visitor rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €40 |
| Ephesus Museum | Müzekart accepted | €10 |
| Pergamon Acropolis | Müzekart accepted | €15 |
| Pergamon Asclepion | Müzekart accepted | €13 |
| Izmir Agora | Müzekart accepted | €6 |
| Izmir Archaeology Museum | Müzekart accepted | €4 |
| Teos Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Aphrodisias Museum and Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €12 |
| Temple of Apollo, Didim | Müzekart accepted | €6 |
| Miletus Museum and Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €6 |
| Priene Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €4 |
| Aydın Archaeology Museum | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
Ephesus Archaeological Site and Ephesus Museum are separate attractions. The Terrace Houses also have a separate admission arrangement from the main archaeological site.
Cappadocia and Aksaray Entrance Fees
| Museum or archaeological site | Admission arrangement for Turkish citizens | International visitor rate |
|---|---|---|
| Göreme Open-Air Museum | Müzekart accepted | €20 |
| Derinkuyu Underground City | Müzekart accepted | €13 |
| Kaymaklı Underground City | Müzekart accepted | €13 |
| Zelve–Paşabağları | Müzekart accepted | €12 — combined ticket |
| Mazı Underground City | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| El Nazar Church | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| St. Jean Church, Gülşehir | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Ihlara Valley | Müzekart accepted | €15 |
| Monastery Valley | Müzekart accepted | €4 |
| Saratlı Kırkgöz Underground City | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Saint Mercurius Underground City | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
The €12 combined ticket for Zelve and Paşabağları should not be calculated as two separate €12 admissions. The Dark Church at Göreme requires an additional ticket.
Antalya Museum and Ancient City Prices
| Museum or archaeological site | Admission arrangement for Turkish citizens | International visitor rate |
|---|---|---|
| Aspendos | Müzekart accepted | €15 |
| Perge | Müzekart accepted | €11 |
| Olympos | Müzekart accepted | €10 |
| Phaselis | Müzekart accepted | €10 |
| Patara | Müzekart accepted | €15 |
| Myra | Müzekart accepted | €13 |
| Saint Nicholas Memorial Museum | Müzekart accepted | €17 |
| Alanya Castle | Müzekart accepted | €12 |
| Alanya Museum | Müzekart accepted | €4 |
| Syedra | Müzekart accepted | €7 |
| Karain Cave | Müzekart accepted | €5 |
| Termessos | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Simena | Müzekart accepted | €4 |
| Xanthos | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
Antalya Museum is marked as closed in the list checked for this guide. Confirm its reopening status before including it in your itinerary.
Muğla and Denizli Entrance Fees
| Museum or archaeological site | Admission arrangement for Turkish citizens | International visitor rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hierapolis–Pamukkale Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €30 |
| Laodicea | Müzekart accepted | €12 |
| Denizli City Museum | Müzekart accepted | €5 |
| Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology | Müzekart accepted | €20 |
| Mausoleum Memorial Museum, Bodrum | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Zeki Müren Arts Museum | Müzekart accepted | €4 |
| Kaunos | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Kayaköy | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Tlos | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Letoon | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Knidos | Müzekart accepted | €5 |
| Marmaris Museum | Müzekart accepted | €6 |
| Beçin Castle | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Stratonikeia | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
Pamukkale’s Antique Pool is listed as closed. Do not assume that purchasing admission to the archaeological site includes access to the pool.
Museum Prices Elsewhere in Türkiye
| Province | Museum or archaeological site | Admission arrangement for Turkish citizens | International visitor rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adana | Archaeology Museum | Müzekart accepted | €5 |
| Adıyaman | Mount Nemrut Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €10 |
| Adıyaman | Perre Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Afyonkarahisar | Afyonkarahisar Museum | Müzekart accepted | €4 |
| Ağrı | Ishak Pasha Palace | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Ankara | Republic Museum | Müzekart accepted | €6 |
| Ankara | Gordion Museum and Tumulus Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Bartın | Amasra Museum | Müzekart accepted | €4 |
| Burdur | Sagalassos | Müzekart accepted | €8 |
| Burdur | Kibyra | Müzekart accepted | €4 |
| Çanakkale | Assos | Müzekart accepted | €11 |
| Çanakkale | Troy Museum and Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €27 — combined ticket |
| Gaziantep | Zeugma Mosaic Museum | Müzekart accepted | €12 |
| Kars | Ani Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €8 |
| Konya | Çatalhöyük Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €5 |
| Malatya | Arslantepe | Müzekart accepted | €5 |
| Mardin | Mardin Museum | Müzekart accepted | €7 |
| Mersin | Heaven and Hell Sinkholes | Müzekart accepted | €12 |
| Mersin | Asthma Cave | Müzekart accepted | €12 |
| Osmaniye | Karatepe-Aslantaş Museum and Archaeological Site | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
| Samsun | Samsun Museum | Müzekart accepted | €5 |
| Sinop | Historic Prison | Müzekart accepted | €6 |
| Şanlıurfa | Göbeklitepe | Müzekart accepted | €20 |
| Trabzon | Sümela Monastery | Müzekart accepted | €20 |
| Van | Akdamar Memorial Museum | Müzekart accepted | €12 |
| Zonguldak | Mining Museum | Müzekart accepted | €3 |
Places Requiring an Additional Payment with Müzekart
Certain special sections require a separate ticket or offer discounted admission to Müzekart holders.
| Special section or site | Listed discounted Müzekart-holder rate | International visitor rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Terrace Houses | TRY 200 | €15 |
| Dark Church, Göreme | TRY 100 | €6 |
| Sedir Island Archaeological Site | TRY 250 | €13 |
| Serçe Limanı Glass Shipwreck Exhibition Hall, Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology | TRY 100 | €6 |
Distinguish the main museum or archaeological site ticket from admission to a special section. Transport, parking, guided tours and other services may also carry separate charges.
Free Museums and Archaeological Sites
A limited admission budget can still leave plenty to explore. The following are among the places listed as free for both Turkish citizens and international visitors:
| Province | Free attractions |
|---|---|
| Adana | Anavarza Archaeological Site, Atatürk House Museum, Süleyman Tower |
| Adıyaman | Adıyaman Museum, Arsemia, Sofraz Monumental Tomb, Kahta Yenikale |
| Aksaray | Aksaray Museum, Aşıklı Höyük |
| Antalya | Atatürk House Museum, Ethnography Museum, Arykanda, Elmalı Museum |
| Aydın | Alabanda, Alinda, Yörük Ali Efe House Museum |
| Balıkesir | Kuva-yi Milliye Museum, Bandırma Museum |
| Bilecik | Bilecik Museum, Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Museum |
| Bursa | Archaeology Museum, Atatürk House Museum |
| Denizli | Hierapolis Archaeology Museum, Tripolis |
| Kars | Kars Museum |
| Kayseri | Kültepe Archaeological Site |
| Konya | Mevlana Museum, Atatürk House Museum |
| Mardin | Dara Archaeological Site |
| Muğla | Bodrum Ancient Theatre, Iassos, Labraunda, Lagina |
| Osmaniye | Osmaniye Museum, Kastabala |
| Rize | Rize Museum, Atatürk House Museum |
| Samsun | Gazi Museum, Bafra Museum |
| Şanlıurfa | Karahantepe |
| Zonguldak | Kdz. Ereğli Museum, Filyos Tios Archaeological Site |
Free admission does not mean a site opens every day. For example, Dara Archaeological Site is listed as closed on Mondays.
Closures That May Affect November Visits
Knowing the price is only useful if you can visit the attraction when you arrive.
In the list checked on 29 October 2026:
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations: Galleries are marked as closed from 14 September 2026 to 2 March 2027. Confirm which areas, if any, remain accessible.
- Akşehir Western Front Headquarters Museum: Listed as closed from 14 September to 14 November 2026. Confirm reopening before visiting after that date.
- Silifke Atatürk House and Ethnography Museum: Listed as closed until 18 December 2026.
- Antalya Museum, Hatay Archaeology Museum and Düzce Konuralp Museum: Marked as closed.
- Özkonak Underground City, Nevşehir: Marked as closed.
- Side Theatre and Pamukkale Antique Pool: Listed among closed sections.
Before Your November Museum Visit
Once you have worked out your admission budget, check three final details: is the museum open, when is last admission, and does your ticket include the section you want to see?
For open-air archaeological sites, confirm closing time and ticket-office closing time separately. If using Müzekart, bring your valid card and identification. Avoid treating a euro price converted at a fixed exchange rate as a guaranteed Turkish-lira payment amount.
This guide covers selected attractions from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism tariff. National Palaces, municipal museums and privately operated museums have separate pricing arrangements.
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