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.
Why visit the National Moudjahid Museum?
The museum helps visitors understand Algerian history over a period extending beyond the war of 1954–1962 alone. Its scope covers popular resistance to colonisation, the formation of the national movement and then the War of Liberation. This broader perspective avoids treating each episode in isolation: it shows how ideas, organisations, uprisings and individual experiences connect across time.
The museum’s location complements a visit to Maqam Echahid. The institution is housed in the lower part of the monument, on the heights above Algiers. Visiting both allows you to distinguish between the site’s commemorative role and the museum’s documentary work. The monument gives visible form to the memory of the martyrs; the collections provide the historical context needed to understand what it commemorates.
A museum created to preserve national memory
The institution was established on 2 December 1972. Its first premises were on rue de la Victoire in El Biar. Following the construction of Maqam Echahid, it moved to Riadh El Feth and was inaugurated there on 5 July 1982, a date chosen to mark the twentieth anniversary of independence. In 1993, the museum came under the authority of the Ministry of Moudjahidine and adopted its current name, the National Moudjahid Museum.
Beyond the galleries open to the public, the museum carries out collecting, cataloguing, conservation and restoration work. It brings together photographs, documents and objects relating to the national struggle. It also records testimonies from veterans of the liberation struggle, develops a specialist library, supports research and organises exhibitions, lectures and study days. Some of its collections and archives may therefore be used for temporary exhibitions or scholarly work.
What you can discover during a visit
The displays cover three historical themes: popular resistance, the national movement and the War of Liberation. The exhibits connect a broad chronology with individual lives. Photographs and documents provide dates, places and names; historical objects make the conditions in which events unfolded more tangible; and the testimonies preserved by the institution give a voice to people directly involved in the struggle.
The museum also develops digital resources. Its official website presents a virtual reality experience and an interactive ‘Wall of Martyrs’ devoted to historical figures, battles, agreements and treaties. These installations may change or be temporarily unavailable: if access to them is important to your visit, it is best to confirm this directly with the museum.
For children, the museum offers a digital area on its website called ‘Little Explorer’, with images, videos, comics and games about Algerian history. Families can explore it before their outing to give younger visitors some background, then revisit the episodes they encountered at the museum.
How to plan your visit
Individual visits
For an individual visit, start by checking the day’s opening hours on the official page or by telephone. The hours published on the various official pages do not fully agree: confirm the day’s hours with the museum. No current admission price is displayed there; ask the museum about the cost before travelling.
The displays cover several periods and deserve to be explored at a leisurely pace. Read the chronological information first, then return to the documents or testimonies that interest you most. The official website does not specify the rules on photography: ask permission at reception before photographing a gallery or an item in the collection.
Groups, schools and research
The museum provides an appointment request facility for organised visits and groups. Give your proposed date, group size, participants’ ages and the purpose of the visit. For a school group, it is useful to specify the historical period being studied so that the institution can advise on the support available.
View the organised visit request
Students and researchers interested in the library, publications or archives should make contact before travelling. The museum holds these resources, but its public website does not detail the conditions for consultation, the service’s opening hours or any supporting documents that may be required.
Accessibility and specific needs
The official website does not currently provide detailed information on physical accessibility in the galleries. Visitors who use a wheelchair, have difficulty walking or need specific assistance should telephone the museum before visiting. The Riadh El Feth complex has several levels and access points; the official map link helps visitors reach the right area, but contacting the museum beforehand remains advisable to identify the most suitable entrance.
Address, telephone and official website
The visitor address is Maqam Echahid, Riadh El Feth, El Madania, Algiers. BP 168, El Madania, Algiers is the institution’s postal address and should not be used as your destination.
Telephone: +213 (0)21 66 92 08 and +213 (0)21 65 45 06. Fax: +213 (0)21 66 91 54. Email:
- Open the map provided by the museum
- View the museum’s contact page
- Fax : 021 66 91 54
Other places to visit in Algiers
Maqam Echahid, the Army Museum and the National Museum of Fine Arts are relatively close to one another. The Bardo can be added to a wider itinerary through Algiers, allowing enough time for each visit.
Address and contact details
- City or locality
- Algiers
- Published address
- Maqam Echahid, Riadh El Feth, El Madania, Alger
- Telephone
- 021 66 92 08 · 021 65 45 06
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- Visit the website
- Social media
Plan your visit
Ask for confirmation of the visitor reception location, opening hours, admission charges and accessible areas before travelling. For a group visit, research enquiry or specific need, check with your contact which department can help with your request.