Ephesus Experience Museum – Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the visiting hours of the Ephesus Experience Museum?

    The Ephesus Experience Museum is open every day from 08:00 to 17:30.

  • What are the visiting hours of the Ephesus Ancient City?

    You can find the visiting hours and other information about the Ephesus Ancient City on the website www.muze.gov.tr.

  • Where can I buy tickets for the Ephesus Experience Museum?

    Non T.C. visitors must purchase a ticket for 40 Euros to enter the Ephesus Ancient City, which includes admission to the Ephesus Experience Museum.

  • How long does a museum visit take?

    The experience takes approximately 25 minutes. Depending on the crowd, there may be waiting times of 10-30 minutes at the museum entrance, so we recommend planning your time accordingly.

  • Is the museum suitable for individuals with disabilities?

    Our museum is suitable for individuals with disabilities. We recommend that disabled visitors visit our museum with an accompanying person. Our professional team is always at your side to ensure that there are no disruptions during your experience.

  • Can I get information about the museum content?

    At the Ephesus Experience Museum, our visitors can experience the millennia-old history of the ancient Ephesus almost as if it were real with immersive technologies that are just starting to become widespread in Türkiye and worldwide. Immersive technologies take our visitors into a rich, inclusive, and engaging auditory and visual experience.

    The Ephesus Experience Museum, established in the area hosting the archaeological remnants of Efes Ancient City, revives the rich past of this legendary city. Designed by a broad, professional team of world-renowned Turkish and foreign architects, curators, designers, artists, technology experts, historians, and archaeologists, the museum offers an immersive narrative from the moment visitors enter until they leave, bringing to life daily life, trade, art, and architecture during Ephesus’s golden age.

    The museum’s visual stories, blending myth and reality, take our visitors to the streets, festivals, temples, homes, bazaars, and markets of ancient Ephesus. In the museum’s three different halls, visitors meet famous figures from the city’s history, from Androklos, the founder, to Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius, Artemis, and Saint Paul. Visitors embark on a magical journey inside the Temple of Artemis, walk down Harbour Street, and visit the Terrace Houses.

  • In how many languages is the museum experience available?

    The museum experience is available in 17 languages: Arabic, Bahasa, Chinese(Mandarin), English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Turkish.

  • Is prior reservation or advance notice required for group visits?

    For the best experience, please contact us at efesdeneyimmuzesi@demmuseums.com for group visits of more than 10 people prior to your visit.

  • Can I refund my ticket?

    No cancellations or refunds are available for museum tickets. For questions, you can contact us via efesdeneyimmuzesi@demmuseums.com.

Please read the visiting rules before your visit to the museum. Compliance with visitor regulations is a condition of entry to the Ephesus Experience Museum. By entering our museum, you accept our “Visitor Guidelines and Policies.”