Algerian Olympic Museum
The Algerian Olympic Museum is opposite Harcha Sports Hall in Algiers. The Ministry of Sport dates its inauguration to 26 January 2017 and presents it as a centre for Olympic education.
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Museums: Algiers
Discover museums in Algiers: their history, collections and useful information to help you plan your visit.
15 museums and collections featured
Museums and collections to discover
Bardo National Public Museum
In the hills above Algiers, the Bardo combines the discovery of a former summer residence with a museum of prehistory and ethnography. The house, probably built in the 18th century, provides a different setting for a visit from that of a purpose-built gallery.
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Explore the museum Bordj El Kiffan Turkish Fort
Bordj El Kiffan Turkish Fort is included among the site museums of Algiers by the Ministry of Culture. This recognition as a heritage site should not be confused with confirmation that it is regularly open to the public.
Explore the museumCentral Army Museum
In El Madania, near Maqam Echahid, the Central Army Museum displays objects and documents relating to Algerian military history. It is distinct from the National Moudjahid Museum, another institution in the same area.
Explore the museumChildhood Museum — Beirut Park
The Childhood Museum is associated with Beirut Park, in the Télemly district of Algiers. The ministry’s directory lists it under the park’s former name, Mont-Riant: these names help visitors locate it without confusing it with a museum outside the capital.
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Djamaâ El-Djazaïr describes the Museum of Islamic Civilisation as part of its minaret in Mohammadia. It is devoted to the history of Islam in Algeria and to the country's religious and cultural heritage.
Explore the museumNational Moudjahid Museum
Located in the lower part of Maqam Echahid in El Madania, the National Moudjahid Museum is devoted to resistance, the national movement and the War of Liberation. Its displays bring historical collections together with a place of remembrance.
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Explore the museum National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Arts
In Algiers Centre, the National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Arts offers two complementary displays: one devoted to ancient remains, the other to the arts of the Islamic period. This arrangement allows visitors to discover very different objects without reducing Algeria’s history to a single era.
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In Hamma, the National Museum of Fine Arts overlooks the Jardin d’Essai botanical garden and the Bay of Algiers. Built from 1927 onwards on a wooded hill, it brings together paintings, sculptures and decorative arts in a building whose architecture is an integral part of the visit.
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Explore the museum National Museum of Illumination, Miniature Painting and Calligraphy
In the lower Casbah, Dar Mustapha Pacha houses the National Museum of Illumination, Miniature Painting and Calligraphy. This setting combines the discovery of a palace with an exploration of the arts of the book, miniature painting and writing.
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In the lower Casbah, the National Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions occupies Dar Khédaoudj El Amia. A visit combines collections of Algerian crafts with the chance to explore a historic house in the Souk el Djemaa neighbourhood, once associated with a Friday market.
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The National Public Maritime Museum of Algiers is dedicated to maritime heritage. However, the documents consulted do not establish its current visitor reception location: the cultural map and an online overview on a website whose identity has not been authenticated give different information.
Explore the museumNational Public Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Algiers — MAMA
On rue Larbi Ben M’hidi, MAMA occupies the former Galeries de France. Designed by Henri Petit as a department store, the building has taken on a new role as a museum devoted to modern and contemporary forms of artistic expression.
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Explore the museum Palace of the Raïs — Bastion 23, Arts and Culture Centre
On the Algiers waterfront, the Palace of the Raïs, known as Bastion 23, offers an opportunity to explore a seaward-facing architectural ensemble from the old Casbah. It is an arts and culture centre housed in a historic monument, rather than a museum limited to a permanent collection.
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Explore the museum Tamentfoust Turkish Fort
Tamentfoust Fort, on the coast near Algiers, combines a defensive structure from the Regency of Algiers with archaeological displays. The Ministry of Culture lists it as a site museum; a secondary account describes its architecture and the themes of its galleries.
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