Guellala Museum Travel Guide: Top Sights in Tunisia, Tours & Travel

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Guellala Museum- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Tunisia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Guellala Museum, located on the hill of Tassida, the highest point on Djerba Island, Tunisia, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the island's rich cultural heritage. Established in 2001, the museum spans two hectares and features a distinctive architectural style blending traditional Djerbian houses, minarets, and domes. Its exhibits offer an immersive exploration of local life, with over forty scenes depicting traditional crafts, rituals, music, and celebrations. Highlights include pottery-making demonstrations, depictions of communal bread preparation, and ceremonies symbolizing Djerba's deep-rooted traditions and myths, making it a comprehensive window into the island's cultural identity.

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Reviews of Guellala Museum

Ross Daniels

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-04

This is a very informative museum which focuses almost exclusively on the courtship and marriage customs & traditions of the area. It is well signed but to get full value of the nuances behind the detailed exhibits it is preferable to have a guide.
Hedia Bel

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-21

Very informative and interesting facts about the history and traditions of the Island and Tunisia in general
Youness Hourri

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-04

Interesting museum showcasing traditional Tunisian pottery and culture. Nicely presented exhibits and beautiful views from the location. Great for a cultural insight.
rania amd

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-25

Amazing place!! Very educational and well established The tour would take you around 2 hours. We really enjoyed the experience and how well they were put. Amazing job! I totally recommend.
Laurie Powsner

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-25

Beautiful buildings, beautiful plantings, nice views. A lovely walk with places to sit, a snack bar, and a gift shop. The museum is laid out well with interpretive statements in Arabic, French and English, and clear directions on moving through the exhibits. Interesting and educational. That said, the exhibits could use some work. Some of the mannequins limbs are in positions that would be impossible or very painful. Many look suspiciously like actual mannequins, all very stiff. Some look like they are about to fall over, props are askew, and everything is covered in dust. But, all in all, a good museum and a beautiful site. Recommend!