The Roman and Paleo-Christian Museum of Carthage Reopens its Doors
The Roman and Paleo-Christian Museum of Carthage reopened its doors on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, after two years of closure and the completion of renovation work. The ceremony took place under the supervision of the Minister of Cultural Affairs, Amina Essrarfi.
A Treasure of National Heritage
The Minister stated that this museum, "a true treasure despite its small size," is an essential element of the national heritage. She expressed hope to see the reopening of other museums still closed in the country soon.
Efforts to Improve Museum Management
Amina Essrarfi specified that her department is making significant efforts, in collaboration with the Heritage Development Agency and the National Heritage Institute (INP), to improve the management, restoration, and promotion of Tunisian museums.
Renovation Work and Future Plans
The Director General of the INP, Tarek Bakkouch, indicated that the rehabilitation work of the museum, which had been closed for two years, cost approximately 600,000 dinars. He recalled that the Institute decided to close six museums to allow for their renovation, including the one in Carthage and the one in Salakta, which was also recently inaugurated.
Bakkouch added, in a statement to the National Radio, that other museums will be opened soon once the restoration, decoration, and digitization operations are completed.
A Museum with a Rich History
Created in 1984, the museum of the Paleo-Christian period is part of the international campaign for the preservation of Carthage, launched jointly by UNESCO and the National Heritage Institute.
