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Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum admission ticket

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Discover one of the biggest sand sculpting events in the world
Enjoy sculptures inspired by space heroes and movie sagas
Observe space with strong telescopes

What to expect

The Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum (SANDLAND) is one of the oldest, most prestigious and biggest scuplture events in the world. It has been held since 2006 on always increasing beach areas, number of participating artists and quantity of sand used, to create an exhibition with hundreds of giant sand sculptures. The pieces of art made of sand, are created by using 10 thousand tons of river sand in a 7 thousand square meter area at the reknown Lara Beach in Antalya.

The sand sculptures are the result of three weeks of works of professional artists from many countries in the World. This year's theme for the exhibition is "A SPACE ADVENTURE". In the exhibition you will see the journey of humanity to space, presented chronologically with an enjoyable and educational approach. Discover sculptures related to Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo, the Wright Brothers, the Montgolfier Brothers, Hazerfen Çelebi, Zeplin, the first human in space Yuri Gagarin, the first human on moon Neil Armstrong, the Columbia Space Shuttle, the Space X Dragon 2 Capsule, a Mars Space Colony, planets of the Solar System and many more sculptures. You will also enjoy many space movie heroes featured in Star Wars, Star Trek, Wall-E, Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Fifth Element and many more.

You will have an opportunity to see the sun, moon and planets in the big screen with strong telescopes, and you will also find a human gyroscope, which creates an environment without gravity. It is the same gyroscope used for training astronauts, and it will provide a unique experience for young and old. Little visitors can participate to workshop programs in the Magical Sand Castle about kinetic energy and have the opportunity to create their first own piece of art. Sculptures in the exhibition area are colored with led lighting systems at night and the area becomes a magical environment with themed music. On a big led screen located in the Museum Cafeteria, a documentary on how the sculptures were created is broadcasted for curious visitors.

The Sandland ticket is valid for 2 entrances to the exhibition (once at daytime and once at night time on the same day)

Opening times are:
Summer : 1st of May - 31st of october = 9:00am - 11:00pm
Winter : 1st of November - 30th of April = 9:00am - 7:00pm

What's included

Entrance ticket
Permanent exhibition
Parking
Multiple entrances

What's not included

Souvenir photo (available for purchase on site)

Where

Güzeloba, KUM HEYKEL MÜZESİ, Lara Birlik Plajı No:208:1, Lara Caddesi, Muratpaşa/Antalya, Turkey

What to remember

The Sandland ticket is valid for 2 entrances to the exhibition (once at daytime and once at night time on the same day)
Please wear comfortable shoes
Wearing a hat is suggested if you visit during daytime
Please consider that Sandland is close to the sea, so you may bring your swimsuit and swim at the nearby beach
Opening times are:
Summer : 1st of May - 31st of october = 9:00am - 11:00pm
Winter : 1st of November - 30th of April = 9:00am - 7:00pm

Provider

Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

ICOV
From United States of America - August 2024

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

De sculturen waren geweldig. Het is niet zo groot dus binnen een uur ben je wel klaar. Plan iets daarna in Lara zelf of zorgt ervoor dat je vervoer he ...
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - August 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

We had a great time it was quite an experience it was very interesting and took time reading about the sand statues We was wishing we came late to se ...
Anonymous
From Italy - May 2024

Great
Overall rated
4/5

UN ORETTA PASSATA IN ALLEGRIA SCATTANDO FOTO CON LE STATUE DI SABBIA

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