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Ödemiş Museum

Ödemiş Museum

A single-hall museum in the Little Menderes valley with archaeology from four ancient cities, a large coin collection and Ottoman-era ethnography.

About the museum

Ödemiş sits on a fertile plain watered by the Little Menderes, the ancient Kaystros, between the Bozdağ (Tmolos) mountains to the north and the Aydın (Messogis) range to the south. The museum here began its work in 1983 and opened in 1987 on a plot given to the state by the art collector Mutahhar Başoğlu. It was renovated in 2015.

Everything is gathered in a single exhibition hall, spanning the Early Bronze Age to the Ottoman period. The archaeology section presents finds from the ancient cities of Hypaipa (near Günlüce), Neikaia (Türkönü), Palaiapolis (Beydağ) and Koloe (Kiraz), which puts the valley's smaller settlements on the map.

The coin section is the collection's backbone: registered coins number in the thousands, and examples range from the Lydian and Persian periods to the Ottoman era. The ethnography section rounds things off with objects from Ottoman and early Republican daily life, so the visit runs from ancient trade routes to grandparents' homes.

Tips

  • Ephesus and other well-known sites in İzmir province are a drive away; this museum adds a look at the smaller cities of the Kaystros valley.
  • Check the official page for opening arrangements before you go.

Questions

When is Ödemiş Museum open?

According to the Ministry’s listing it opens at 08:30 and closes at 19:00 (last entry 18:30). Open every day.

Can I buy tickets for Ödemiş Museum on this site?

No. This site sells no tickets. Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Dolmabahçe Palace are sold on our sister sites; for Ödemiş Museum, buy at the ticket office or on the Ministry’s official e-ticket system.

Where is Ödemiş Museum?

Ödemiş Museum is in İzmir, Türkiye — Hürriyet Mahallesi Atatürk Caddesi (Birgi Yolu Üzeri) No: 88.

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