Located on Rue Larbi Ben M’Hidi in central Oran, Algeria, MAMO – the National Public Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Oran is dedicated to preserving, promoting and exhibiting modern and contemporary art.
Housed in the former Galeries algériennes building, the museum combines artistic discovery with architectural heritage. A cultural stop to include in your stay in western Algeria’s largest city.
The Oran Museum of Modern Art invites visitors to explore modern and contemporary artistic expression through its exhibitions.
A visit offers an opportunity to observe artists’ compositions, colours and approaches while discovering different facets of Algerian visual art.
Since its inauguration, MAMO has exhibited works by major figures in Algerian painting.
Its inaugural exhibition featured works by Bachir Yellès, Abdelkader Guermaz, Abdelhalim Hemche and M’hamed Issiakhem, among others. The artists and works on display during your visit depend on the museum’s programme.
The museum occupies a building constructed in 1922, formerly known as the Galeries de France and renamed the Galeries algériennes after independence.
Its conversion into a cultural venue gives this historic building in central Oran a new purpose. Exploring the site brings together urban architecture and artistic creation.
Inaugurated on 21 March 2017 as an annex of the Ahmed Zabana National Museum, MAMO became an independent institution in 2019.
It contributes to preserving and promoting modern and contemporary art and introducing it to the public.
Thanks to its central location, MAMO can be included in a walk through Oran’s city centre.
The museum welcomes art enthusiasts and visitors wishing to discover a cultural venue and gain a fresh perspective on artistic creation in Algeria.
Before travelling, check the programme and confirm opening hours, admission fees and access conditions with the museum.
For a school outing or group visit, ask about booking procedures and available educational activities.
Location: Rue Larbi Ben M’Hidi, city centre, Oran, province of Oran, Algeria.
Full name: National Public Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Oran.
Acronym: MAMO.
Themes: modern art, contemporary art, painting and architectural heritage.
Visit type: artistic, cultural and educational discovery.
Official website: MAMO – Oran Museum of Modern Art.
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