Place · Bardo Museum quarter
Bardo National Museum
Go at opening: Roman mosaics fill the halls and the tour groups arrive by 10:30.
- Roman mosaics
- Closed Monday (check)
- Security check
- Go at opening
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually Opens 09:00Usually Opens 9:00 AM
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 or 16:00 · go at opening
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about TND 13–20 (2026 estimate, check)
- Child: about TND 2–5 or free for small children (check)
- Student / senior: reduced with ID (check)
- Time to spend
- 90–120 min · up to 180 min if you linger
Best time to go
Tour groups from mid-morning.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Thu, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Hours
- 09:00–? (typical, check)
- Note
- Opening hours and the weekly closing day are not printed until verified: check before you go.
- Hours note
- Daily except usually Monday; hours vary by season.
Which month is quietest
- Janbusy
- Febbusy
- Marheavy
- Aprpacked
- Mayheavy
- Junbusy
- Julbusy
- Augbusy
- Sepheavy
- Octpacked
- Novheavy
- Decbusy
Quietest Dec–Feb · Jun–Aug · busiest Apr · Oct.
Estimate: desk reasoning from school-trip, weekend, season and holiday patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Taxi to the main entrance; security check
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- Some steps and stairs between floors
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · Main staircase and several level changes.
- Check firstLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet · Ask at the desk.
- YesRamps · A palace with staircases; ask about ramps and lifts at the desk.
- PartialWheelchair · Ask at the desk about the accessible route (check).
- YesStroller · Fine on the ground floor; carry up stairs.
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches in some halls.
Sensory load
- Sensory load3/5 Medium
- Peak crowd4/5 High
Exposure: low
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · On.
- A small bag · Security check; large bags may be refused (check).
- Shoes: On.
- Security check; large bags may be refused (check).
- Lockers or cloakroom (check) Ask at the desk.
- Allowed in most galleries (a small fee may apply, check); no flash.
- No tripods.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Medina rooftop café (shade)
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Museum café (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Bag and security checks at the entrance.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Nearby places
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More detail
Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- The museum occupies a former beylical palace and holds one of the largest collections of Roman mosaics in the world.
- In 2015 an attack near the museum led to heavy security; expect bag scans and metal detectors.
- Bring your passport in case ID is requested.
- Signs are in Arabic, French and some English; a guide adds context but agree the price first.
- The museum is usually closed on Mondays (check).
- Wear comfortable shoes: the floors are long and polished.
Best time of day
Go at opening. Plan 90–120 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Adult (foreign visitor): Ticket desk
- Child: Same
- Student: Same
- Camera or phone photo fee: Desk
- Queues
- Arrive at opening; take a taxi from your hotel (about 15–25 minutes from the Ville Nouvelle).
- Adult (foreign visitor): No priority lane; arrive at opening.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On.
- Bags & lockers
- Security check; large bags may be refused (check).
- Lockers or cloakroom (check) Ask at the desk.
- Photos
- Allowed in most galleries (a small fee may apply, check); no flash.
- No tripods.
- What's closed
- Weekly closing daycheckUsually Monday; confirm on the day.
- Public holidayscheckClosed on some national holidays.
- Ramadan hourscheckShorter days.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (foreign visitor) | about TND 13–20 (2026 estimate, check) | Ticket desk | No priority lane; arrive at opening. |
| Child | about TND 2–5 or free for small children (check) | Same | — |
| Student | reduced with ID (check) | Same | — |
| Camera or phone photo fee | about TND 1–5 (check) | Desk | Ask before you photograph. |
How to do it well
- 1Arrive at opening; take a taxi from your hotel (about 15–25 minutes from the Ville Nouvelle).
- 2Pass the security check and buy a ticket at the desk.
- 3Start at the top of the main staircase; work down through the mosaic halls.
- 4Leave time for the Virgil mosaic and the large marble statues; check the map at the desk for what is on display.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
60min
Worthwhile
90min
Typical
120min
p95
180min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (120 min).
Nothing else in our notes is a short enough walk from here for the time that is left.
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Entrance hall and staircase
10 minSecurity check and first mosaics.
Roman mosaic halls
50 minSea gods, hunting scenes and portraits.
extra ticketPunic and Carthage rooms
20 minMasks and votive items (check what is displayed).
Islamic collections
15 minCeramics and calligraphy.
Café or courtyard
10 minA seat and a cold drink.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- heavy
- Leave by
- 11:0011:00 AM
- Closing buffer
- 300′
Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 14:00 (light at worst).Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 2:00 PM (light at worst).
- You are still on the approach after 10:30, when the slope below Bardo National Museum fills; walk down before then if you can.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 16:00. Closing time varies by season; check.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyMain staircase and several level changes.
- Lifts: check · check
- Accessible toilet: check · checkAsk at the desk.
- Ramps: yes · yesA palace with staircases; ask about ramps and lifts at the desk.
- Wheelchair: partly · partlyAsk at the desk about the accessible route (check).
- Stroller: yes · yesFine on the ground floor; carry up stairs.
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches in some halls.
A palace with staircases; ask about ramps and lifts at the desk.
Step-free route
- 1Ask at the ticket desk for the accessible route and any lifts (check).
- 2Use the ground-floor halls first; plan rests between floors.
- 3Take a taxi to the door.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | Inside the museum. |
| Accessible toilet | check | Ask at the desk. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | check | Ask at the desk. |
| Café or food | yes | A café or kiosk (check). |
| Drinking water | limited | Bottled water. |
| Seating | yes | Benches in halls. |
| Wi-Fi | no | None. |
| Card payment | check | Bring cash. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramadan | Month of fasting | Shorter hours. | check |
| Spring and autumn | Peak tour season | Busier from 10:30.Busier from 10:30 AM. | check |
| Jul–Aug | Hot | Indoors is cooler; go at opening. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Tunis | good | The best single museum in Tunisia. |
| History and art lovers | good | A world-class mosaic collection. |
| Families with small kids | ok | Colourful, but long. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Ask about ramps and lifts. |
| Visitors who dislike crowds | ok | Go at opening. |
Skip it if
- It is Monday (check).
- You only have time for one site and prefer the sea air of Carthage.
Rules on site
- food
- No food or drink inside.
With kids
- with kids
- Big, colourful mosaics interest older children; long walks tire young ones.
- child price
- reduced (check)
Combine with
Combine with
- 20 minAvenue Habib Bourguiba — A taxi back to the Ville Nouvelle for lunch and a walk.
- 20 minMedina café (shade) · eat — Taxi to the medina for tea.
- 20 minMarché Central · eat — A market lunch in the Ville Nouvelle.
Walk the Bardo Museum quarter area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Large mosaic floors | Mid-morning light | No flash; do not lean on rails. |
| Palace courtyard | Any time | Keep clear of doorways. |
| Staircase from below | Quiet hours | No tripods. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it worth it?
Yes: the mosaic collection is the reason.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is there a guide?
Yes: agree the price first.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
When is the Bardo Museum closed?
It is usually closed on Mondays; check on the day, especially around holidays.
How long do I need?
About two hours; allow three if you read the labels.
Is there security?
Yes: bag scans and metal detectors at the door.
How much is entry?
Roughly TND 13–20 for foreign adults (2026 estimate, check).
Can I take photos?
In most halls, possibly for a small fee; no flash.
How do I get there?
A taxi from the Ville Nouvelle takes about 15–25 minutes; the light metro also serves Le Bardo (check line and stop).
Photos
Deep dive
Sources
- officialTunisia National Tourist Office
- secondaryWikivoyage — Tunis
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Source: Opening hours
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The quietest window written into this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.
Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.