Exceptional Night‑time Opening of 18 Museums and Cultural Centers in Tunisia
In a statement given today, Wednesday 4 March 2026, on the national radio, Mrs. Rabiaa Belfeguira, Director‑General of the Agency for the Enhancement of Heritage and Cultural Promotion (AMVPPC), announced an extraordinary night‑time opening of 18 museums and cultural centres across various regions of Tunisia. The event coincides with the “Night of Tunisian Museums” scheduled for 13 March 2026 under the auspices of the AMVPPC.
The listed sites will welcome the public in the evening, typically from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, offering visitors a unique cultural experience. “These openings are often accompanied by cultural performances and aim to energise nocturnal cultural life, especially during the month of Ramadan,” she explained.
Below is the complete list of museums and cultural centres that will stay open during the Ramadan nights, notably on 13 March 2026.
Grand Tunis & Cap‑Bon
- National Bardo Museum
- Paleo‑Christian Museum of Carthage
- Presentation Centre of the History and Monuments of the City of Tunis (Medina of Tunis)
- Archaeological Museum of Nabeul
- Archaeological Museum of Kerkouane
Sahel & Central Region
- Archaeological Museum of Sousse
- Enfidha Museum
- Habib Bourguiba Leader Museum (Skanes, Monastir)
- Monastir Ribat Museum
- Mahdia Museum
- Archaeological Museum of El Jem
- Moknine Museum
- National Museum of Islamic Art of Raqqada (Kairouan)
Sfax, South & Interior
- Traditional Architecture Museum (Kasbah of Sfax)
- Archaeological Museum of Sbeïtla
- Archaeological Museum of Makthar
- Gafsa Museum
- Sahara Museum of Douz
- Traditional Heritage Museum of Djerba
These night‑time openings are part of a broader initiative to promote Tunisian cultural heritage, attract both locals and tourists, and create a vibrant Ramadan cultural itinerary. Visitors are encouraged to check individual opening hours and any special programming on the AMVPPC website or through local media channels.
Stay tuned for more updates on the “Night of Tunisian Museums” and enjoy a memorable evening immersed in Tunisia’s rich history and art.
