Sousse Archaeological Museum
About This Museum
Tucked into the ancient walls of Sousse's seaside casbah, this museum feels more like a hidden treasure vault than a formal institution. Its real claim to fame is an absolutely breathtaking collection of Roman mosaics, considered some of the finest in the Mediterranean. You'll find them glowing alongside quieter displays of delicate funerary artifacts and everyday objects that give voice to ancient lives. It’s a wonderfully intimate space where you can get up close to the artistry without the crowds of larger museums.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the 'Head of Medusa' mosaic, a mesmerizing and fearsome roundel that dominates a room. Look for the poignant 'Triumph of Bacchus' and keep an eye out for the more personal relics, like ancient surgical tools and delicate oil lamps that illuminate domestic life centuries ago.
Visitor Information
You can comfortably see everything in under an hour, making it a perfect cultural pit-stop. It's wonderfully cool inside, a welcome respite from the Tunisian sun, and the layout is straightforward—just follow the mosaics.
Architecture & Building
Housed within the historic Kasbah fortress, the building itself is part of the exhibit with its thick, stone walls and arched doorways that echo the city's medieval Islamic military architecture.
Contact & Location
Address: Sousse Archaeological Museum, نهج ابن رشيق, مدينة سوسة العتيقة, المدينة, سوسة, معتمدية سوسة المدينة, ولاية سوسة, 4059, تونس
Phone: +216 73 219 011
