12 Museums In Lebanon You Must Visit For An Exciting Cultural Trip
Lebanon is the land of culture, and the Lebanese people are freaks for their rich heritage, reflected by the fascinating museums scattered along the country.
From soap museums, authentic Lebanese palaces and houses, contemporary art museums, and historical sites, people in Lebanon can fully immerse themselves in the world of art and history!
Whether you want to enjoy a fascinating cultural "getaway" or go down memory lane, here are interesting museums you and your friends should visit!
Debbane Palace Museum - Sidon
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You can experience 300 years of Saida's rich heritage at the Debbane Palace Museum, an Ottoman-era palace dating back to the 18th century located above the souks of Sidon, south Lebanon.
The Palace opens every day from 9 am until 6 pm. For more info, contact 01 490 590.
The National Museum of Beirut - Beirut
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Located in the heart of Beirut, The National Museum of Beirut showcases over 5,000 years of history, beginning in Prehistory and ending in the Ottoman era, making it a fascinating cultural gem to discover at leisure.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday. You can contact 01 426 703 for more information.
Mim Museum - Beirut
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The Mim Museum is a private mineral museum showcasing more than 1800 minerals, reflecting 400 different species from over 70 countries.
Located at the University Saint Joseph (USJ) , Campus de L’innovation et du Sport (CIS), in Beirut, the museum is a splendid cultural venue where you can get to admire minerals created in the earth’s crust for millions of years.
The Mim Museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday: from 10 am until 12:30 pm and from 2 pm until 5:30 pm .
For more info, contact 01 421 672
Gibran Khalil Gibran Museum - Bcharre
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There are many things to do in Bcharre , north of Lebanon, including visiting the museum of Gibran Khalil Gibran , which displays the timeless works of the Lebanese writer, artist, and philosopher, along with his belongings and his private library.
Carved in rocks, the current museum was built in the 7th century. For inquiries, contact 06 671 137.
Beit Beirut - Sodeko
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If you are interested in seeing one of the civil war landmarks, you can visit Beit Beirut , a museum and cultural center celebrating Beirut's history.
For inquiries, contact 71 028 969
Nabu Museum - Batroun
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The Nabu Museum is not your typical museum. The sleek place exhibits art history, ancient artifacts, culture, and contemporary art with a stunning sea view in Batroun .
So if you want to check out the Nabu Museum, you can visit it from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 am until 7 pm. For inquiries, contact 06 541 341 or 06 541 941.
Sursock Museum - Ashrafieh