Museum of Libya, National museum in Martyrs' Square, Tripoli, Libya
The Museum of Libya is the national museum in Tripoli, housed in a former royal palace featuring neomoresque architecture that spans multiple floors. The exhibition spaces are equipped with modern systems and display objects from prehistoric times, the Greco-Roman period, and Islamic art.
The building was originally the royal residence of King Idris and later served as the People's Palace during Gaddafi's rule. It was converted to the national museum in 2010 and opened its doors to the public as a cultural institution.
The museum displays collections spanning different periods of Libyan history, from early civilizations through Islamic times, with artifacts reflecting the region's cultural development. Visitors can observe how various cultures and trade routes shaped the appearance of these objects.
The museum is located in central Tripoli near Martyrs' Square and is accessible by public transport. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes since the exhibitions span multiple floors and require considerable walking.
The exhibition spaces use special fogscreen technology that creates images using tiny water droplets as a projection surface instead of traditional screens. This innovative method offers an unusual and memorable way for content to be presented to visitors.
Location: Tripoli
GPS coordinates: 32.88779,13.18941
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40
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