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Çanakkale Archaeological Museum: Treasures of Troy & the Troad

The finest collection of artefacts from the Troy excavations — Gold of Schliemann-era finds, Bronze Age ceramics, and Hellenistic sculptures — presented in a beautifully curated regional museum. Essential context for any visit to ancient Troy.

What to expect

The museum is a 10-minute taxi from the Çanakkale ferry pier, set in parkland above the city. Galleries flow chronologically from the Bronze Age through Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods. The star exhibits are the Polyxena Sarcophagus — one of the finest Archaic-period stone carvings in Turkey — and the vivid collection of Trojan-era ceramics and bronze weapons. Allow 90 minutes with a guide for a rich, unhurried experience.

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Çanakkale Archaeological Museum (Official)
Entry approx. TRY 400 (≈ USD 12); private guide from approx. USD 120–160 for 1.5 hrs
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Good to know

Open Tue–Sun, typically 08:00–17:00 (confirm seasonally). Pairs perfectly as a morning prelude before an afternoon at the Troy site. The museum gift shop stocks excellent academic publications on the Troad excavations — a wonderful luxury keepsake.

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