National Museum of Beirut

The National Museum of Beirut is a cultural treasure that beautifully showcases Lebanon’s rich and diverse history. The museum is well-organized, with a fascinating collection of artifacts spanning prehistoric times to the Ottoman era. Highlights include ancient statues, mosaics, and sarcophagi, all displayed in a modern, well-lit space. The restoration after the civil war is impressive, and the museum offers both historical depth and visual beauty. A must-visit for history lovers.

Whenever you visit a new city.. especially a capital city.. you should always visit the National Museum. It’s the best way to understand the history and soul of the place. In Beirut, the National Museum is exactly that: a window into Lebanon’s rich past. This was honestly an awesome experience. The entry price was affordable, and everything inside was well-organized and full of deep history. One of the best parts was the official museum app.. I downloaded it, and it guided me through the museum with detailed stories about every statue, artifact, and ancient stone. It even explained the history of the museum itself, including how it was damaged during the Lebanese Civil War, and how they restored it and brought it back to life. You can feel the resilience and beauty of Lebanese history as you walk through it. The whole experience was rich, moving, and very well done. ✅ Affordable ✅ Educational ✅ Emotional and powerful ✅ Must-visit if you’re in Beirut

Fine museum that shows the which showcases Lebanon’s long and remarkable history. It’s an impressive collection of sarcophagi, sphinxes, and ancient artifacts reflecting Lebanon’s coexistence with ancient Egypt and Greece. One could only wish the museum offered more explanations to place these remarkable finds in a broader context.

i’d give this place around 3.5. some of the pieces don’t have much explanation next to them. the mummy room is honestly really sad, and that’s also where the “no photos” sign is, but of course someone still took one while i was there which was so disrespectful. the museum does have some issues with ac, but when i visited it wasn’t hot at all. the workers were nice and polite. one thing though: there’s no wc sign, so people get confused about where the bathroom is. at least 3 people asked me, and since i was wearing a suit they thought i worked there 😔 overall there aren’t too many items on display, but it’s still worth a try. if you’re a lebanese student, entrance is only 50,000.

Visited during la nuit de musées, great museum except for the fact we weren’t allowed to go in and observe the mummies. I understand the museum was at full capacity and at risk of damaging the artifacts but there was a woman in front of the mummy room that was not letting people take pictures or come inside the room. She could’ve at least limited the number of people inside the room just to observe.

A great place to visit especially with kids. It’s a way to build a connection with their country while exploring Lebanese history and the influence of so many civilizations on this land. Some of the artifacts are absolutely mesmerizing. I personally loved the experience. That said, there’s room for improvement: better air-conditioning and lighting would make the visit more comfortable, and having more guides and detailed descriptions would really elevate the educational value. Still, definitely worth a visit.

It's a beautiful museum, but such a shame there is no air conditioning nor proper lighting. Half the sculptures were lit, and the remaining artifacts remained in the dark which made it hard to read the descriptions and admire them. We went this summer, and the heat was worse indoors making it an unpleasant experience that we had to cut short unfortunately. Please increase the entrance fee, but turn on the minimum electricity so that visitors can enjoy what the museum has to offer.

Well worth a visit, the inside of the museum is breathtaking. There is a lot to see over three levels and I understand they’re about to open a new space outside in a couple of days so should be worth checking. One note: they only accept Lebanese lira so best to come with the right currency although they can change money for you if needed.