Column capitals, a sacrificial altar, a cult image, a bas-relief, a fresco and statues date from the Hittites to Roman periods.

[citation needed] Excavations have been carried out at barrows, tells and ruins such as Guneyde, Dehep, Çatalhöyük, Tainat, Al Mina, Ac-ana, Defne-Harbiye and so on.

[citation needed] The museum's collection also includes items that reflect the art and culture of the region, from the Paleolithic Age through the present day.

[citation needed] In 1999 German archeologist Jutta Meischner received permission to study and publicize Greek and Roman sculptures from the Hatay Archeology Museum.

[8] Restoration taking place in 2014-2015 was suspended after several major works were botched and local media brought it to the attention of the public.