The Ephesus Museum in short
The Ephesus Museum stands in the town of Selçuk. It is an archaeological museum, so it shows finds and not just the ruin field. Its collection includes statues of Artemis, depictions of Eros, Priapus and Isis, and a head of Socrates.
It is not the digital experience museum inside the Ephesus grounds, which comes with the ancient city ticket. It also has its own entry. If you are still choosing how to see Ephesus, compare Ephesus tours with museum stops or read about Ephesus tickets first.
What you will see
Pieces from the ancient city, shown up close.
Artemis statues
The statues of Artemis are the best known objects in the collection. They tie the museum to the goddess whose temple once stood in Ephesus, and they make the sparse remains at the Temple of Artemis easier to read.
Gods and figures
Eros, Priapus and Isis appear in the collection, showing the range of cults and images in the city. A head of Socrates adds a portrait from the same world.
Friezes from Hadrian's Temple
The original friezes of the Temple of Hadrian on Curetes Street are kept in the museum in Selçuk. What you see on the street is the front of the temple, so the museum completes that stop.
Our pick: Ephesus with both museums
This tour visits the ancient city and the museums in Selçuk on the same day.
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| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Address | Atatürk Mahallesi, Uğur Mumcu Sevgi Yolu, No. 26, Selçuk |
| Hours | 8:30 to 17:30 daily, ticket office until 17:00; these match the winter timetable of 1 October 2026 to 1 April 2027 |
| Ticket | €10 for foreign adults, 2026 |
| Digital experience museum | A different place, inside the ancient city grounds |
| Individual rooms | The museum is open, but check on arrival, as every room cannot be guaranteed on every day |
The museum is open daily. For most visitors, the museum fits well into a morning or afternoon in Selçuk alongside the ancient city. Selçuk is a base for several sights, see things to do in Selçuk for ideas around it.
Museum Pass or separate tickets
If you see several sights, a regional pass can cost less than separate tickets, but only with enough museums. The MuseumPass The Aegean costs €95 and lasts 7 days from the first entry, with one entry per museum. It covers the İzmir, Aydın, Muğla and Denizli region. The MuseumPass Türkiye costs €165 for 15 days. Neither includes night museum visits.
At separate rates, Ephesus (€40), this museum (€10) and the Ayasuluk and St. John site (€6) add up to €56. The Terrace Houses add €15, so ask at the ticket office whether a pass covers them before you rely on it. For most visitors with only these three sights, separate tickets are the simpler choice.
Planning the day in Selçuk
- Before Ephesus: Seeing the museum first gives names and faces to the ruins, and the Artemis statues set up the temple stop.
- After Ephesus: The museum is a calm indoor stop in the heat of the afternoon, with regional highs of about 33 °C in July and August.
- With the basilica: The St. John site is another Selçuk stop with its own ticket and its own closing time.
- Route through the ruins: Our self-guided tour shows where Hadrian's Temple stands on Curetes Street.
Ephesus Museum: frequently asked questions
How much does the Ephesus Museum cost?
In 2026 entry for foreign adults is €10. The ticket for the ancient city does not replace it.
When is it open?
Daily from 8:30 to 17:30, with the ticket office closing at 17:00. Check the current times before a late visit.
Is it the same as the museum at the ruins?
No. The digital experience museum is inside the ancient city grounds and comes with that ticket. The Ephesus Museum is in Selçuk town.
What is the best thing to see?
Most visitors come for the Artemis statues. The friezes of Hadrian's Temple are a good second reason.
Does a museum pass cover it?
The Selçuk museum is part of the regional Aegean pass. A pass costs €95 for 7 days, so it pays off only with more museums.
Is this the official museum website?
No. It is an independent travel guide with no link to the museum or the ministry.