Ahmed Zabana National Museum

Ahmed Zabana National Museum is a museum in Oran, Algeria, named after Ahmed Zabana, a notable figure in the Algerian independence movement. The museum’s collections document regional history and the period of anti-colonial struggle alongside local cultural objects.

Displays commonly include photographs, documents and objects relating to the independence era together with materials that illustrate Oran’s local history and cultural heritage. The museum functions as a civic collection interpreting regional history for visitors and residents.

The museum is sited within the urban area of Oran and is part of the city’s cultural institutions visited by people exploring Oran’s twentieth-century history and local heritage.

• Focus: Named for Ahmed Zabana, an Algerian independence fighter, the museum focuses on regional history and the struggle for independence.
• Location: Located in Oran city and accessible to visitors exploring the city’s museums and historical sites.

The museum sits within Oran city; use local taxis or buses to reach Place du 1er Novembre in the city center. It’s within walking distance of many downtown neighborhoods.

• Ask if any special exhibitions or temporary galleries are on-programming rotates and can include important local artifacts.
• Combine a visit with a walk through Oran's colonial and Ottoman-era neighborhoods to contextualize exhibits.
• Museum staff can often suggest better sources for research-bring a note of intent if researching specific topics.