National Military Museum, Military museum in Manouba, Tunisia
The National Military Museum occupies a palace building and displays a large collection of weapons, uniforms, documents, and military equipment spanning various historical periods. The exhibition is organized into sections covering different eras of Tunisian history.
The building was constructed in 1793 by Bey Hammouda as a palace and later served as a command center during the Protectorate period. It was converted into a military museum in 1984 to preserve and document the country's military heritage.
The museum displays weapons and uniforms from different periods of Tunisian history, spanning from ancient times to the modern era. Visitors can see how military equipment and clothing evolved across the centuries.
The museum is easy to visit as it is centrally located in the city and clearly marked. Plan to spend several hours to properly explore the different sections.
A special collection documents Tunisia's liberation movements, including fighter jets and personal items from resistance fighters. This section offers a perspective on modern history that is often overlooked in other institutions.
Location: Manouba
Official opening: June 24, 1989
GPS coordinates: 36.81130,10.09850
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
Tunis offers a journey through thousands of years of history, from the narrow lanes of its ancient medina to the grand ruins of Carthage. Walk through the medina and you'll find yourself surrounded by centuries-old mosques and palaces, with souks where vendors still sell spices, textiles, and crafts much as they did generations ago. The Bardo Museum holds one of the world's greatest collections of Roman mosaics, giving you a direct window into how people lived two thousand years ago. Beyond the old city, Avenue Habib Bourguiba showcases the colonial architecture that shaped the city in more recent times, while the hilltop village of Sidi Bou Saïd charms visitors with its whitewashed houses and blue-painted doors. The port of La Goulette, once a fortress and trading hub, remains the working heart of Tunisia's maritime life. Together, these places tell the story of a capital that has been shaped by Phoenicians, Romans, Ottomans, and the people who call it home today.
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