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Sursock is a free and amazing contemporary art museum in Beirut central area with a permanent exhibition that is often paired with other temporary exhibitions. The museum presents an interesting perspective on Arabic art, showing the richness of Arabic artists work and its relationship with the political context on which is embedded. The high point for me is the way the museum makes you reflect on the colonial approach of the so called western art and art critics towards the east, and how Arabic art has dealt with this place of the other to the west as a place of resistance and agency. When I visited the Museum (sep/2019) the temporary exhibition was about the city of Balbeque. A really interesting exhibition on the way Balbeque has become a place of a cultural dispute by different actors across history.
Diego NardiDiego Nardi
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The museum only opened a few years ago on a previously private estate and is accessible to the public for free (you are able to donate to the museum at the reception in the entrance hall). You can see some of the original rooms from the mansion and during my visit they showed a super interesting exhibition on Baalbek (city in Lebanon) and its rich history. Definitely a must see. I also spent quite some time in the library finding some books in German about Baalbek and the exploration done there over the years. Also check out the museum store outside of the museum next to the coffee.
Fabian SckFabian Sck
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Nicolas Sursock Museum is a museum of contemporary art. It is named after Nicolas Sursock, a prominent art collector and philanthropist who bequeathed his family mansion to the city of Beirut to be used as a museum after his death. The museum houses a large collection of Lebanese and international art, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and glassware. The building itself is a work of art, with a unique blend of Ottoman and Italian architecture, and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The museum is a cultural landmark in Beirut and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Mo AlfaresMo Alfares
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A beautiful art museum housed in a stunning building and situated near Beirut's bustling Gemmayze and Achrafieh neighborhoods. Although it was damaged by the Beirut explosion in 2020, it has been fully repaired and reopened in 2023. Definitely worth a (free of charge) visit on your next trip to Lebanon's capital city! 🇱🇧 🎨 PS: The Sursock Palace with its amazing architecture and lush gardens is in close proximity to the museum. Although it was severely damaged by the port explosion and serves as a home to members of the Sursock family, it is occasionally open for visits. 🏞️
Christian TohméChristian Tohmé
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You may want to visit the museum just to admire the architecture. Sadly, little is left from the original interior layout, but was left is worth seeing. The museum has a small permanent collection, but it's nonetheless interesting. The grand hall features exhibitions and competitions that may or may not be interesting as this depends on personal taste. If you are in Beirut and would like to have your cultural fix, then the museum is a must. Btw, entrance is free.
Elias ChnaisElias Chnais
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Beautiful building and museum. Unfortunately it was partly destroyed in 2020 by explosion, but now you can still visit it. Free entrance but with donation option. I loved to feel the atmosphere of the building which started to be a museum after death of the landowner. Music was wonderful too! Thank you for opportunity to visit it! We saw 3 weddings with photographers and sweet sleeping cat :) You can find souvenir shop and nice cafe on the territory
Elena TitkovaElena Titkova
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Greek Orthodox Archbishopric Street, Beirut, Lebanon
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+961 1 202 001
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The Sursock Museum, officially known as the Nicolas Ibrahim Sursock Museum, is a modern and contemporary art museum in Beirut, Lebanon.
attractions: Downtown Beirut, Mohammad Al Amin Mosque, Mohammad Al Amin Mosque, Martyrs' Square, Place de l'Étoile, Souk El Tayeb Farmers' Market, Jesuits Park, St. Nicolas Stairs, Beydoun Mosque, Villa Audi Mosaic Museum, restaurants: Swiss Butter, Loris Restaurant, Al Falamanki Sodeco, Mayrig, Em Sherif, COUQLEY, Al Mandaloun, Urbanista, Liza, Abd el Wahab Ashrafieh

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