Lorin Foundation Museum – Tangier

## A museum and performance space inside a former synagogue The **Musée-Fondation Lorin**, at **44 Rue Touahin** in Tangier's old medina, occupies a **former synagogue** repurposed for cultural activities. The municipality describes it as an arts centre combining a museum, temporary displays and arts education. Its setting reflects the layered histories of Tangier and the reuse of historic architecture for contemporary public life. ## Historic photographs and visual-arts education Displays include **old photographs of Tangier** and documents illuminating the city's urban memory. Temporary exhibitions complement activities in painting and photography, and the foundation's educational work offers opportunities for younger artists to learn, practise and present their work. The venue bridges historical interpretation with contemporary artistic exchange. ## Theatre on the October 2026 programme The foundation also stages intimate theatre. On **12, 14 and 16 October 2026**, **Illusoire Jardin** presents **“Le Circuit Ordinaire”** by **Jean-Claude Carrière**, directed by **Annie Jean**, with Julien Covain and Philippe Reyné. Performances are advertised at **7:30 pm**, with advance reservations via **fondationlorin@gmail.com**; tickets for this particular production are **MAD 100**, or **MAD 50 for students**. These prices should not be interpreted as a general museum entrance fee. ## Practical information - **Address:** 44 Rue Touahin / Touahine, old medina, Tangier. - **Venue:** historic building housing exhibitions, workshops and occasional performance. - **Visits:** confirm the latest opening hours and admission conditions directly with the venue. - **Event bookings:** specific instructions apply to each production. ## On Culturama See the archived listing for [“Le Circuit Ordinaire” at Fondation Lorin](/en/events/le-circuit-ordinaire-jean-claude-carriere-fondation-lorin-tanger-2026-en-a7902e16-b8ef-43b8-85f1-515a8aad7b28). Other cultural venues in Tangier include the [Cinémathèque de Tanger – Cinéma Rif](/institutions/cinematheque-tanger) and [Palais des Arts et de la Culture](/institutions/palais-arts-tanger). **Sources:** [Tangier municipality](https://fr.tanger.ma/sites/musee-de-la-fondation-lorin/), [Archnet architectural record](https://www.archnet.org/sites/18050) and [October 2026 production announcement](https://www.tanger-experience.com/culture/theatre-culture/une-autopsie-magistrale-de-la-delation/).