About Dar Jellouli Museum

The Dar Jellouli Museum is an art museum in a palace located in Sfax, Tunisia. The palace itself has many things. Built-in the 17th century by Muslim refugees, the house has had many lives and stood the test of time. It has been lived in by generations of military commanders, was a military headquarters, a medical clinic, and now a museum.

One will definitely want to see the central courtyard behind the modest exterior and won’t be able to stop staring at the blue and white tile work on the first and second floors. 

The museum was founded in 1939 by Maghrebi art Lucien Golvin, a French university professor. The two-story museum exhibits traditional costumes, oil paintings, and Islamic calligraphy. The daily life of Sfax in the 18th century is portrayed in the hallways and in the smaller rooms. Kitchen and farming articles, woodworking, costumes, and clothing are all on display.

Must See

  • Display of popular arts and traditions
  • Old paintings and manuscripts are exposed 
  • Regional museum of arts and  folks tradition 
  • Architectural treat, a museum of folk art and traditions, and truly a cultural extravaganza
  • The facade of the house is modest and the design is purely classical 

How to reach

By train: 39.67 DT, 2 hours 36 minutes

By taxi: 39.67 DT, 2 hours 36 minutes

40 km from city center Tunisia

Tips

  • You get to see the unique architecture of the place which adds to the uniqueness of your travel 
  • You can see old paintings and manuscripts exposed in this place 
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
  • Maintain discipline and silence inside the premises
  • Do not move around haphazardly around the place
  • Nice place to visit with family and friends
  • Tourist guides can provide you information about the place.

Visit Time

Sunday:          9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:          9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:         9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:    9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:        9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:             9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:         9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults: 5 DT

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 10.06°C

 

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