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    10 Museums You Must Visit In Beirut

    By Grace HovsepianJanuary 30, 2018Updated:May 13, 2021
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    A city that has a rich history and is filled with beautiful buildings and landmarks, Beirut is an interesting place to visit. One of the things that you must do is going to museums!

    #1 National Museum of Beirut

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    Location: Museum Street, Beirut.

    The National Museum of Beirut is the main archaeological museum in Lebanon. It features 1,300 artifacts!

    #2 Sursock Museum

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    Location: Achrafieh.

    The Sursock Museum is one of the most renowned museums in Lebanon. It is the home of a large contemporary art collection which opened in 1961. 

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    #3 Beit Beirut

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    Location: former Green Line Beit Beirut, also known as The Yellow House or Barakat Building.

    It’s an authentic Lebanese apartment building that was affected by the civil war. It is now a museum that commemorates the Lebanese Civil War.

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    #4 Mim Museum

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    Location: University of Saint Joseph.

    Mim Museum is one of the world’s most important private collection of minerals. It exhibits more than 1,800 minerals!

    #5 AUB Archaeological Museum

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    Location: American University of Beirut.

    This museum is one of the oldest in the region!

    #6 Villa Audi Mosaic Museum

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    Location: Achrafieh.

    It’s a museum and an art gallery at the same time! Villa Audi houses mosaics from around the word!

    #7 Museum of Lebanese Prehistory

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    Location: University of Saint Joseph.

    The museum displays a collection of animal and human bones, pottery, tools, etc. The items featured were recovered in the 19th century.

    #8 Banque Du Liban Museum

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    Location: Sanayeh, Beirut.

    The BDL Museum displays all the banknotes and coins that have been issued by the Central Bank of Lebanon.

    #9 Robert Mouawad Private Museum

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    Location: Zokak El Blat.

    The palace that was turned into a museum features objects of value such as ancient mosaics, jars, pottery, jewelry, precious stones, etc. You can also find there a rare collection of books.

    #10 Planet Discovery

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    Location: Beirut Souks.

    Planet Discovery is where kids meet science!

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