About the Event
Antalya Sandland – Sand Sculpture Museum
SANDLAND is an impressive open-air museum located on Antalya’s world-famous Lara Beach, displaying hundreds of gigantic sand sculptures. Organized since 2006, this special event ranks among the world's largest and most prestigious sand sculpture organizations.
Spread across an area of approximately 7,000 square meters, the artworks crafted using 10,000 tons of river sand are sculpted by international artists. Created solely with sand and water, these colossal sculptures offer visitors both a breathtaking 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 of discovery with the theme "Space Adventure and Time Travel". Humanity’s journey into space comes to life in the sand through numerous pivotal figures and concepts, including Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Laika, Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, Mars colonies, planets, and futuristic space technologies.
The exhibition also features works inspired by iconic science fiction productions such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Avatar, Wall-E, and more. Sandland thereby delivers an engaging experience catering to all ages, appealing to both space enthusiasts and art lovers.
A Delightful Experience for All Ages
Sandland is not merely an exhibition ground, but also a fun and educational discovery hub. Thanks to specially designed sections for children, youth, and adults, visitors both learn and spend a pleasant time.
Visitors enjoy the advantage of visiting the museum twice on the same day with their admission ticket. The sculptures viewed under natural daylight take on a completely different ambiance in the evening with specialized LED illumination. 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 22:00.
Free Telescope Observation
One of the most remarkable experiences at Sandland is the free astronomical observations. Powerful telescopes within the museum offer visitors the chance to observe the Moon’s craters, 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 their tour, visitors can relax at Astro Cafe with hot and cold drinks as well as various snacks to unwind from the day.
At 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 captured by a professional team.
Bringing together art, science, entertainment, and exploration, Sandland – Sand Sculpture Museum is one of the unique, must-see experiences during your visit to Antalya.
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