Bardo Museum

Le Musée National du Bardo

Occupying the 13th-century palace of the Ottoman-era bey (ruler) and renowned for its extensive collection of Roman mosaics, although the (huge) collection covers Tunisia's entire existence from the prehistoric era until the Ottoman days. Exhibits from Carthage, Mahdia, Sousse, many from the Roman period in addition to presentations of Arabian culture old and new. It can be mercilessly hot and stifling in the museum, so bring water. The only bathrooms are on the ground floor, and have attendants asking for change. The museum is segregated into old and new, so be sure to walk around a fair amount looking for new passages to be sure you haven't missed any major areas.

• museum
• outdoors
• history

Address

Le Bardo-2000

Getting there

nearest station Bardo on Metro line 4. Then walk toward the fenced compound to the north and walk clockwise around it until you find the unmarked gate. Count the stops, as signs are often missing, or ask someone on board if you are unsure. Coming from Place de Barcelone, it is the first stop after you go briefly underground for the second time. Bardo station is also accessible by train from Tunis's central station

Hours

Tue - Sun. Sep 16th - May 30th: 09:30-16:30. Jun 1st - Sep 15th: 09:00-17:00

Price

13 DT

Website

bardomuseum.tn (opens in a new tab)