"Le Bardo Museum - The building" Le Bardo Travelogue by Willettsworld

The museum is housed in a wonderful palace that was the former official residence of the Husseinite beys that was built in the 13th century. It was later rebuilt in the 17th century and enlarged by a succession of Husseinites before becoming a museum in 1888. When you're visiting look at the building as well as the exhibits! You get the chance to walk round the private apartments of the Husseinite beys, a banqueting hall, courtyard and a music room.