The Timorese Resistance Archive & Museum (Arquivo & Museu da Resistência Timorense, AMRT) in central Dili tells the story of the independence struggle, from the Indonesian invasion of 1975 to the 1999 referendum. Hundreds of photographs, documents, objects and short films cover the armed, clandestine and diplomatic fronts of the resistance and the lives of ordinary Timorese under occupation. Labels are bilingual.
Visiting
- Time needed: allow at least two hours.
- Opening hours: not published on the official tourism site; check with the museum before you go.
- Entry fee: small; check the current price.
- Shop: there is a Things and Stories craft outlet at the museum.
Nearby
Combine your visit with Santa Cruz Cemetery and the Chega! exhibition centre for a fuller picture of the occupation years. See our guide to things to do in Dili.
Contact
- Website: amrt-ip.tl (was not loading reliably when we checked in October 2026)