Culture and art / Museum
Malatya Archaeological Museum
Battalgazi, Malatya
A museum in Kernek displaying finds from Arslantepe and the Karakaya Dam rescue excavations, renewed after the earthquake and reopened in August 2026.
Its story
The collection of the museum, which opened in its present building in 1979, comes largely from excavations such as Arslantepe, Cafer Höyük, Değirmentepe, İmamoğlu, Köşkerbaba and Pirot; some of these are mounds now under the Karakaya Dam Lake. The artifacts span from the Neolithic to the Ottoman period; Arslantepe's early metal weapons and seal impressions are among the most popular sections. Damaged in the earthquakes of 6 February 2023, the museum reopened on 8 August 2026 after repair, strengthening and new exhibition work by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The lower floor displays Arslantepe finds and coins, and the upper floor artifacts from excavations in the Upper Euphrates basin and rescue excavations.
Key facts
- Period
- Neolithic – Ottoman (collection)
- Admission
- Paid (Müzekart valid)
- Getting there
- Battalgazi, Kernek, city center
- Visit duration
- 1–1.5 hours
Trip purpose
- Accessible
- Rainy day
- Traveling with kids
Location
38.34288, 38.32470
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