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Antalya Sandland – Sand Sculpture Museum
SANDLAND is an impressive open-air museum located on Antalya’s world-famous Lara Beach, showcasing hundreds of giant sand sculptures. Held since 2006, this special event is ranked among the world's largest and most prestigious sand sculpture events.
Spanning an area of approximately 7,000 square meters, the sculptures created using 10,000 tons of river sand are shaped by international artists. Crafted using only sand and water, these colossal sculptures offer visitors both an impressive visual feast and an extraordinary artistic experience.
This Year's Theme: Space Adventure and Time Travel
In 2026, Sandland invites visitors on a unique journey with the theme “Space Adventure and Time Travel”. Humanity’s adventure reaching into space comes back to life in sand through numerous significant figures and concepts such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Laika, Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, Mars colonies, planets, and future space technologies.
The exhibition also features works inspired by unforgettable sci-fi productions such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Avatar, Wall-E, and more. Thus, Sandland offers an impressive experience appealing to all ages, for space enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
A Delightful Experience for All Ages
Sandland is not just an exhibition space, but also a fun and educational discovery center. Thanks to special sections curated for children, teenagers, and adults, visitors learn while enjoying themselves.
With their admission ticket, visitors have the advantage of visiting the museum twice within the same day. Sculptures viewed under natural daylight take on a completely different atmosphere in the evening with special LED illuminations. Thus, two distinct experiences can be enjoyed with a single ticket.
The Sand Sculpture Museum is open for visits every day between 09:00 and 21:00.
Free Telescope Observation
One of Sandland’s most remarkable experiences is the free astronomical observations. Thanks to the powerful telescopes within the museum, visitors have the chance to observe the craters of the Moon, the rings of Saturn, and Jupiter up close. This experience creates unforgettable memories, especially for children and families.
Astro Cafe, Astro Shop, and Astro Photo
After touring, visitors can relax and unwind from the day with hot and cold drinks as well as various snacks at Astro Cafe.
In the Astro Shop section, space-themed souvenirs, astronaut costumes, helmets, mugs, decorative lights, toys, books, and collectibles await visitors.
With the Astro Photo service, visitors can turn their Sandland experience into a lasting keepsake with special photos taken by a professional team.
Bringing art, science, entertainment, and exploration together, Sandland – Sand Sculpture Museum is one of the unique must-see experiences during your visit to Antalya.
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