Ephesus Archaeological Museum, Selçuk

Name: Ephesus Archaeological Museum
Address: Atatürk Mah. Uğur Mumcu Sevgi Yolu, Selçuk, 35920, Turkey
Telephone: +90 232 892 60 10

#6 among attractions in Selçuk

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Archaeological museum

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Facts and practical information

The Ephesus Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Selçuk near the Ancient Greek city of İzmir, Turkey. It houses finds from the nearby Ephesus excavation site. Its best-known exhibit is the ancient statue of the Greek Goddess Artemis retrieved from the temple of the goddess in Ephesus. ()

Local name: Efes Müzesi Coordinates: 37°56'56"N, 27°22'4"E

Address

Atatürk Mah. Uğur Mumcu Sevgi YoluSelçuk 35920 Turkey

Contact

+90 232 892 60 10

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Day trips

Ephesus Archaeological Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, İsa Bey Camii, Basilica of St. John.

3.2 miSW
Site of former home of the Virgin Mary
House of the Virgin Mary, Selçuk
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~1260 ftW
Archaeological ruins of a Greek temple
Temple of Artemis, Selçuk
7 min walk • The Temple of Artemis, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is a remarkable historical site located in the city of Selçuk, Turkey. This ancient Greek temple, dedicated to the goddess Artemis, was renowned for its grandeur and architectural...
~1270 ftNW
14th-century mosque
İsa Bey Camii, Selçuk
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~1280 ftN
Ruins, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Basilica of St. John, Selçuk
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4.5 miS
Museum
Istanbul Railway Museum
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Museum, Specialty museum, Cultural tours
Çamlık Railway Museum, Selçuk
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1.6 miW
Historical place, Church
Church of Mary, Ephesus
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1.6 miSW
Temple, Ancient Roman architecture
Temple of the Sebastoi, Selçuk
42 min walk • The Temple of the Sebastoi in Ephesus, formerly called the Temple of Domitian, is a Roman temple dedicated to the Imperial cult of the Flavian dynasty. It was dedicated in CE 89/90 under the reign of Domitian. Its contemporary name is known from an adjacent inscription.
1.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Parthian Monument, Ephesus
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1.6 miSW
37°56'18"N • 27°20'29"E
Terrace House, Ephesus
42 min walk • Ruins
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Museum, Ruins, Historical place
Celsus Library, Selçuk
42 min walk • The Library of Celsus is an ancient Roman building in Ephesus, Anatolia, now part of Selçuk, Turkey. The building was commissioned in the 110s A.D. by a consul, Gaius Julius Aquila, as a funerary monument for his father, former proconsul of Asia Tiberius Julius Celsus...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ephesus Archaeological Museum open?

Ephesus Archaeological Museum is open:

Monday 8 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 7 pm
Sunday 8 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ephesus Archaeological Museum?

Nearby attractions include Temple of Artemis, Selçuk (7 min walk), İsa Bey Camii, Selçuk (7 min walk), Basilica of St. John, Selçuk (7 min walk).

How to get to Ephesus Archaeological Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ephesus Archaeological Museum:

Bus

Selçuk Bus Terminal (3 min walk)

Train

Selçuk (8 min walk)