National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers

The National Museum of Fine Arts spans four floors in an Art Deco building with an Italian pergola overlooking gardens in central Algiers.

The museum officially opened on May 5, 1930, originating from the Fine Arts Society established by Hippolyte Lazerges in 1875.

The collection includes European art from the 14th century, Orientalist works from the 18th century, and pieces donated during Algeria's independence.

Located at 178 Place Dar Essalem El Hamma, the museum extends across 4,000 square meters of exhibition space featuring paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.

The museum holds the largest art collection in the Maghreb region with 8,000 works, including the Algiers School collection of foreign-born Algerian painters.

Location: Algiers

Inception: May 5, 1930

Phone: +21321664916

Website: http://musee-beauxarts.dz

GPS coordinates: 36.74621,3.07242

Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:15