Quick answer
Dokumapark is a 70,000 m² park on the site of Antalya’s old textile factory in the Kepez district, next to the ÖzdilekPark mall. Entry to the park is free; inside are around ten small museums and galleries run by Kepez Municipality, some free and some with a small ticket. Allow three to four hours. It’s an easy half day by tram, and a good choice on a hot or rainy day away from the beach.
The Antalya Textile Factory (Dokuma Fabrikası) closed decades ago. Kepez Municipality turned its buildings into a cultural park: the crèche became a toy museum, the warehouses hold vintage vehicles, and the grounds are dotted with orange trees and scale models of Anatolian monuments. It’s popular with local families at weekends and still little known to foreign visitors.
What’s Inside
| Stop | What you’ll see | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Anatolian Toy Museum | About 13,800 toys in 15 themed halls, plus a toy-making workshop | Families, nostalgia |
| Open-air miniature park | 84 scale models of monuments from Anatolian civilisations, laid out in the gardens | Everyone; good photos |
| Nostalgic Vehicles Museum | Around 70 classic cars, buses and trucks in the old factory warehouses, some used in Turkish films | Car fans |
| Once Upon a Time Antalya Museum | The recent history of Antalya and Kepez, in the old factory administration building | Curious adults |
| Modern Arts Gallery and Hababam Sınıfı room | Temporary exhibitions and a recreated classroom from Turkey’s best-loved school comedy, with silicone figures of the characters and original props | Turkish film fans |
| Antalya Science Centre | Nine exhibition themes and hands-on workshops over 12,500 m² | School-age children |
| Also | Textile Museum, Anatolian Martyrs Museum, July 15 Visual Arts Museum, libraries, playgrounds, orange and olive groves, cafés | Filling time |
Most labels are in Turkish, with limited English. The toy museum, the miniatures and the vehicles need no translation; the history museum and the Hababam Sınıfı room mean more if you know a little about Turkey.
A Half-Day Route
- Anatolian Toy Museum (about 45 minutes). Start here while you’re fresh, and before school groups and weekend families fill it.
- Open-air miniature park (30–45 minutes). Walk the gardens between the models. In summer, do this part early, as there is little shade at midday.
- Nostalgic Vehicles Museum (20–30 minutes). A quick, cool stop in the old warehouses.
- Coffee or lunch (45 minutes). There are cafés inside the park, and the ÖzdilekPark mall next door has more choice.
- Once Upon a Time Antalya or the Modern Arts Gallery (30 minutes). Pick one depending on your interest.
With school-age children, swap step 5 for the Science Centre, but check its session times first, as visits have been organised in scheduled groups.
Opening Hours and Tickets
The park grounds are free to enter. Several museums are also free, while others, including the toy museum and the science centre, have charged a modest ticket. Hours and prices vary by museum, and several museums have been closed on Mondays. Visit Tuesday to Sunday to be safe, and call ahead if one museum matters to you: Dokumapark 0242 345 17 81, Toy Museum 0242 334 09 00, Science Centre 0242 314 10 10.
How to Get There
Dokumapark is in Kepez, north of the old town, on Namık Kemal Boulevard beside the ÖzdilekPark shopping mall.
- Tram: the AntRay line between Fatih and Meydan has a stop named Dokuma. You need an AntalyaKart or a contactless bank card; see how to pay for public transport.
- Taxi: a short ride from the city centre; ask for “Dokumapark”. See our taxi guide.
- By car: visitors report easy parking behind the complex.
For a family or small group coming from Lara, Belek or Kemer, a private car that waits and brings you back can be easier than changing buses with children. Ask for a quote on WhatsApp if that suits you.
Combining It With Other Sights
The Upper Düden Waterfalls are also in Kepez and pair well with a morning at Dokumapark; see our Düden Waterfalls guide. With the Antalya Archaeological Museum closed for rebuilding, Dokumapark is also one of the better indoor alternatives on a rainy day. For more ideas with children, see Antalya with kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dokumapark free?
The park itself is free. Some museums inside are free and others charge a small ticket.
How long do you need at Dokumapark?
Three to four hours covers the main museums and the miniature park without rushing.
Is Dokumapark good for children?
Yes. The toy museum, the miniatures, playgrounds and the science centre make it one of Antalya’s best family outings away from the beach.
Are the museums open on Mondays?
Several have been closed on Mondays. Go Tuesday to Sunday or phone ahead.
📝 A Local’s Note
Weekend afternoons are when local families come, so the playgrounds and toy museum get lively. For a quieter visit, go on a weekday morning.
If the Hababam Sınıfı names mean nothing to you, ask any Turkish friend about İnek Şaban. You’ll get a smile and probably a quote from the films.
🚐 Coming as a family or group?
We can quote a private car from your hotel to Dokumapark and back. Send your date, pickup point and number of adults and children.
💬 Request a QuotePark contents and contact details checked on 30 September 2026 against Kepez Municipality’s Dokumapark, Toy Museum and Science Centre pages; Hababam Sınıfı room reopened in September 2024 according to Kepez Municipality. Museum counts and exhibits from Kepez Municipality and visitor guides.
The cover image is a representative illustration, not a photograph of Dokumapark.
Page last updated: September 2026