The Izmir Archaeological Museum near Konak houses a rich collection of finds from ancient Smyrna, Ephesus and other sites across the region, including statues, mosaics, glassware, coins and grave goods spanning millennia. Its galleries trace the areas long history from prehistory through the Greek and Roman eras. Ticketed admission makes it an excellent place to understand the ancient heritage of Izmir and the Aegean coast, complementing a visit to the citys archaeological sites.