About Edirne Archeology and Ethnography Museum

Among the several local museums in Edirne, the Archeological and Ethnographic Museum is one of the well-organized museums. The tombstones of the Ottoman period are one of the major attractions at the entrance of the museum's garden. Divided into two major sections, Archeology and Ethnography, the museum showcases a wide variety of ancient things. Beginning with the fossils of the Paleontological period, the archeology section has the fragments of defenses, jawbone, teeth, and vertebrae of the rhinoceros and horse species belonging to the end of the period. The Ethnography section on the other side has embroidery, carpets tombak ewers, incense burners, goblets, jewelry, clothing, etc. to grab all the eyes of the visitors.

Must See

  • Petrified parts of elephant and rhinoceros, a few of the exhibits from Urartian and Hittite periods, and painted coffins are a few of the must-see things in the Edirne Archeology and Ethnography Museum.
  • There is also an open-air exhibition with a dolmen tomb, a sarcophagus, and Ottoman tombstones.
  • The archaeological museum, behind the Selimiye mosque. They have definite semblance with Greek design and art.

How to reach

The museum is in the center of Edirne on Kadirpaşa Mektep street. It is just behind the famous Selimiye mosque.

Drive from Edirne to Kadir Paşa Mektep Sokak: Approximate fuel cost: 1€

Walk from Edirne to Kadir Paşa Mektep Sokak 5m 493 meters

Tips

  • Visitors are not allowed to touch any of the exhibits in the museum.
  • Photography inside the museum is strictly prohibited.
  • Visitors are requested to maintain silence.
  • A few of the exhibits are described in the Turkish language. So it's better to have a local guide.
  • Wheelchair accessibility is available.
  • Pets are not allowed in the museum.
  • Strollers can be stored at the entrance.
  • Children must be accompanied at all times.
  • Outside eatables are not allowed inside the museum.

Visit Time

Sunday.         closed

Monday:        9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:        9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:      9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:         9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday        closed 

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Waiting Time

Nil, Moving crowds at site.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Admission ticket costs: 5 TL

Museum pass turkey card: 315 TL (validity is 1 year)

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 6.26°C

 

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