Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers Travel Guide: Top Sights in Algeria,

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Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Algeria; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The National Museum of Fine Arts, inaugurated in 1930, is one of the foremost art museums in the Arab world, situated on a hill in the Hamma neighborhood with views over the Bay of Algiers. With over 8,000 items, the museum's diverse collection includes paintings, engravings, ancient prints, decorative objects, and numismatic items, collected through donations and purchases from artists and private collectors. It features a broad spectrum of European art, spanning six centuries, as well as significant representations of Algerian artists, particularly those from the 20th century. Dedicated spaces showcase contemporary Algerian art and orientalist works, while sculptures and decorative arts further enrich the museum's offerings. The Prints Cabinet, highlighting the works of Mohamed Racim, stands out as a key feature.

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Reviews of Museum of Fine Arts

Imane

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-15

I recommend this museum for visitors who want to explore fin arts but also Algerian art style, some areas offer exhibition from Fine Arts school students which gives à glimpse on Algerian artistic talents. There also works from different renowned global artists like Paul Lapra, Berthe Morisot, Emile Bernard, Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Nasreddine Etienne Dinet. There also many decorative elements that holds historical value from the Ottoman Empire and the beautiful Pre-colonaziation Era. The rooftop Terasse is wonderful offering a city view including Algiers shore and Hamma Botanical Garden. The entrances fees are about 200da, you have to 150da in order to take pictures and food is not allowed, you also have to keep big bags or luggage at the entrance.
Younès Néhidja

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-14

Wonderful place, lot to learn about the rich history of Algeria and Algerians
Nourdine K

4
Reviewed: 2024-10-01

Located on a hill overlooking the sea between the shrine of the martyrs “MAQAM ECHAHID” and the Test Garden of Hamma. Erected from 1927, Architect: Paul Guion Built area: + 4000m2, without the gardens 3 levels: - Ground floor, main entrance to the museum with descriptive panels of the museum. It is better to enter through there - 1ST: Gallery of Bronzes - 2nd: permanent historical collection, the library and the Cabinet of Prints, + hanging gardens * A panoramic terrace, a reading room, a cafeteria (closed), and educational workshops * Tickets: 200dzd visit AND 200dzd photograph His collection: the most important for art in Africa. Includes 8k works (Print room; Furniture; Ceramics; Sculptures; Works of art; Paintings; Graphic arts)
Travelingtodiscover

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-26

Algeria has much to offer tourists who are looking for a unique and enriching travel experience. With its diverse landscape that ranges from the Mediterranean coastline to the Sahara desert. The National Museum of Fine Arts in Algiers, is one of the largest art museums in Africa. Opened to public since 1930, with 8.000 works, including paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures, decorative art, ceramics and more. Among the works of masters such as Brugghen, Van Goyen, Monet, Matisse, Delacroix, Renoir, Pissarro, Rodin, Bourdelle and Belmondo.
Aissa Fekhar

5
Reviewed: 2023-02-24

It is the most beautiful and wonderful museum I have visited in my life, very beautiful and precious, it contains hundreds of unique and wonderful art pieces, and there are very stunning views in it