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DISCOVER SOME OF THESE MUSEUMS WITH WILD DISCOVERY BEIRUT & ITS AUTHENTIC MUSEUMS (6 HOURS)Visit of the below Museums:The National Museum of Beirut / BDL Money Museum / Crypt Museum / MIM Museum Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 2 persons)

$75 per person Including Transportation; Guide & Entrance fees

PALACES & MUSEUMS TOUR (8 HOURS)Visit of Sidon old souks, Soap Museum & Debbané Palace. Lunch on your own expenses. Continue to the Chouf, visit of Beiteddine Palace & Marie Baz MuseumEvery Wednesday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 4 persons)

$100 per person Including Transportation, guide & Entrance fees

WEEKEND ESCAPE TOUR (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT)Day 1: Saturday - In the morning, visit of The Sursock Museum in Ashrafieh. Continue to visit of The Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum in Jeita & MACAM Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita-Byblos. Lunch & dinner on your own expenses.Overnight at the hotel in Byblos

Day 2: Sunday - Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Byblos Wax Museum & Byblos Fossil Museum. Continue to Rachana and visit of The Open air Sculpture Museum. Lunch on your own expenses. On the way back to Beirut, visit of The Museum of Modern Art (Aishti).

Valid till end of 2016(Excluding Summer & Holidays: New Year, Easter, Fitr, Adha, Christmas & Valentine) (Minimum of 4 persons)

Half Double room Single room

$215 per person$245 per person

Including Transportation, guide, Entrance fees & 1 night in Byblos with Breakfast

THE SURSOCK MUSEUM - ASHRAFIEHSursock Museum is one in a series of architecturally stunning mansions which once housed Beirut’s aristocracy, the majority are still privately owned. But on his death in 1951, wealthy arts patron Nicholas Ibrahim Sursock bequeathed his 1912 Italianate mansion to the City of Beirut, stipulating that it be a museum. The Museum is finally reopened in October 2015 after 7 years of renovation.

Opening HoursTuesday Closed Wed/ Fri-Mon: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmThu: 12h00 pm till 09h00 pm

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT - MATHAFThe principal museum of archeology in Lebanon. The museum has collections totaling about 100,000 objects, most of which are antiquities and medieval finds from excavations undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities. About 1300 artifacts are exhibited, ranging in date from prehistoric time to the medieval Mamluk period.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

BDL MONEY MUSEUM - HAMRABanque Du Liban Lebanon’s currency museum for old and rare banknotes.Discover the Lebanese currency history, how it evolved, how the designs changed over the years. Lebanon’s first banknotes were issued by the Bank of Syria and Greater Lebanon (Banque du Syrie et Grand-Liban) in 1925. In 1939, the Lebanese currency was officially separated from that of Syria.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Fri: 09h00 am till 01h00 pmSat: 09h00 am till 12h00 pm

CRYPT MUSEUM - DOWN TOWNThe museum is a crypt underneath the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Beirut where oil lamps, pipes, clay and terra cotta pots, miniature statues, and crosses found in various digs are displayed. Visitors can meander along a narrow metal walkway to 12 stops to view mosaics, burial chambers, engravings on stones and columns, and tombstones.

Opening HoursDaily from 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (AISHTI) - JAL EL DIBThe Aïshti Foundation is part of a 35,000 square-meter complex that includes fashion boutiques, bookshop, restaurants, a spa... It includes one of the largest contemporary art museums in the region: works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Giuseppe Penone and Michelangelo Pistoletto and a large collection by famous artists such as Christopher Wool, Gerhard Richter, Franz West, Richard Prince, etc.

Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday Closed Wed-Sat: 11h00 am till 08h00 pmSun: 12h00 pm till 08h00 pm

WONDERS OF THE SEA - JDEIDEHUnlock the secrets of the aquatic world with a visit to “The Wonders of the sea”. Join us for an educational voyage of discovery to the mysteries and magic of marine life. 10 minutes from the heart of Beirut, set within a traditional Lebanon house and its garden, “The Wonders of the sea” museum offers an instructive and cultural experience to children and adults alike.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pmSat-Sun: 15h00 till 19h00 pmJuly & August Mon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pm

THE LEBANESE MARINE AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM - JEITAWith 2000 species and over 5000 specimens of marine wildlife, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum boasts the largest collection of mummified sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, fossils, mammals and so much more.

Opening HoursMon-Sun: 08h00 am till 07h00 pm

GIBRAN MUSEUM - BCHARREThe Monastery of Mar Sarkis St. Sergio in Gibrans’ native town Bsharreh has been transformed into a museum in 1975. The contents of Gibrans studio in New York, including his furniture, his personal belongings, his private library, his manuscripts and 440 original paintings are present in the Museum. Nowadays, the hermitage of the Monastery, an old cave, became Gibran’s grave.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon - Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmWinter: Monday & National Holidays Closed/ Tue till Sun: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

MACAM (MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM) - ALITA (BYBLOS)MACAM is a cultural institution dedicated to exhibiting, documenting, and preserving art in Lebanon. 400 Sculptures, 55 Artists - The largest ever exhibition of sculptures in Lebanon.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays ClosedFri-Sun: 12h00 pm till SunsetTue-Wed & Thu on appointment

BYBLOS WAX MUSEUM - BYBLOSThe Historic Wax Museum in Byblos takes visitors back to the Phoenician era and guides them all the way to modern times and into Lebanon’s recent history, including independence in 1943. The museum, which was originally opened in 1970, also provides exhibits showcasing Lebanese rural life.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 pm till 06h00 pm

LEBANESE MILITARY MUSEUM - YARZEHThe Lebanese Military Museum is part of the Lebanese Armed Forces and dedicated for the preservation of old Lebanese military antiques. The old weapons constitute a major element in the museum, with swords and axes hanging on the walls. In addition the place includes old pistols, photos and paintings, with some dating back to the Ottoman rule.

SILK MUSEUM - BSOUS - ALEYSilk production in Lebanon goes back to the Middle Ages and in the nineteenth century. It became the main activity for a large section of the population, creating great social and economic change in the lives of the Lebanese. The Silk Museum has become an important reference of ecological, cultural and economic history.

Opening HoursMay to SeptemberMonday closedTue-Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

MARIE BAZ MUSEUM - DEIR EL KAMARThe Seraglio of the Emir Fakhreddine II Maan, this beautiful palace today houses the Marie Baz wax museum. The Baz family together with the “Grevin museum” in Paris; founded this small museum in which are exhibited more than 70 wax models or sculptures representing some of Lebanon’s historical personalities.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MOUSSA CASTLE - DEIR EL KAMARA realized dream 1945-2006 of a single-handed Lebanese artist: Moussa Maamari. A middle-aged like castle and a museum exhibiting hydraulic and mobile statues sampling Lebanese heritage and traditions as well as a unique large collection of weapons.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 06h00 pm

TERBOL MUSEUM - ZAHLEThe museum is an old farmhouse belonging to the Rami family. This liwan type house is built from sundried bricks coated with clay and marl, then whitewashed. The roof is made of wooden beam covered with reeds and tamped clay. A wide collection of old tools are exposed, formerly used by Lebanese farmers.

Opening HoursMay to NovemberMon-Sun: 10h00am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF BEIRUTTHE MUSEUMS OF THE NORTHTHE MUSEUMS OF MOUNT LEBANON & BEQAA

DISCOVER LEBANON MUSEUMS

2016

MIM MUSEUM - MINERAL MUSEUM - SODECOConsidered to be one of the world’s paramount private collections for the variety & quality of its minerals. The museum offers a total of 1480 minerals (300 species) from 60 different countries, over 1300 m² of 9 galleries.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 10h00 am till 01h00 pm / 02h00 pm till 06h00 pm

AUB MUSEUM - HAMRAFounded in 1868, the American University Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. It holds an important collection of objects coming from Lebanon and neighboring countries, covering the period from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic era.

Opening HoursSaturday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Mon-Fri: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

USJ PREHISTORY MUSEUM - SODECOThe Lebanese Prehistory Museum exhibits artifacts collected since the end of the XIXth century by the Jesuit fathers. The collection relates to the evolution of the prehistoric societies who lived on the Lebanese territory from the Paleolithic to the Chalcolithic.

Opening HoursMonday, Thursday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat: 09h00 am till 03h00 pm

ROBERT MOUAWAD PRIVATE MUSEUM - ZOKAK EL BLATA mixture of Oriental and Occidental cultures, the museum is an Arab Palace built in 1891 by Mr. Henri Pharaon, that hosts Robert Mouawads’ collection of books and preserved manuscripts, ceramics, pottery, unique carpets, icons, Chinese porcelain, sophisticated jewelry pieces, mosaics, metal and wooden panels.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

PLANET DISCOVERY (THE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE MUSEUM) - DOWNTOWNThe science museum was founded in 1999 as the first permanent children’s museum in Lebanon. It offers hands-on learning and edutainment opportunities to youth of all age ranges through diverse live experiences. It is also used as an innovative dynamic space that helps providing education to kids and widening their scientific knowledge, in an attractive and entertaining atmosphere.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 09h00 till 06h00 pmSat-Sun: 10h30 till 07h00 pm

BYBLOS FOSSIL MUSEUM (MEMORY OF TIME) - BYBLOSOur exhibition can go back in time 100 million yearswith our largest collection of fossils extracted from Haqil, Hgula and Ennamoura, three villages internationally known for their rich quarries of fossils, fish, crustaceans and plants, and for their unique species highly conserved in the world.

Opening HoursDaily: Winter: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm / Summer: 09h00 am till 08h00 pm

OPEN AIR SCULPTURE MUSEUM (THE BASBOUS BROTHERS HOUSE) - RACHANAMichel, Youssef and Alfred Basbous were all born in Rachana and never wanted to leave their hometown. Instead, they used their incredible talent as sculptors to turn Rachana into a village of Fine Arts by excellence. They created open-air sculptures and hosted in 1994 an international sculpture event where artists were asked to contribute to the ever-growing outdoor museum in Rachana.

SOAP MUSEUM - SIDONThe Sidon Soap Museum traces the history of soap making in the region, its development and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can see a demonstration of how traditional olive oil soaps are made and learn about the history of the “hammam” (bath) traditions.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE DEBBANÉ PALACE - SIDONThe Debbané Palace is an 18th century house depicting the elements of an Arab Ottoman Dar with a main courtyard. The Debbané foundation restored the building with the goal of transforming it into a museum exposing the impact of the Ottoman Period on Saida’s rich architectural history.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon - Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MLEETA RESISTANCE MUSEUM - MLEETA (NABATIEH)The first site of its type narrating the history of a phase continuing to be lived in Lebanon, the country of culture, civilization, and history, Mleeta is a terrestrial and sub-terrestrial museum aimed at closely identifying the unique experience of the Islamic resistance in Lebanon against the Israeli enemy from the beginning of the occupation of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, in 1982.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF THE SOUTH

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WHERE TO FIND US

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Travel Agent Desk+961 1 563 603+961 76 777 549

Private Desk+961 1 56 36 01+961 76 68 00 99

OUR SPECIALIZED DESKSGroup Desk+961 1 56 05 66

LEBANON

Gemmayzeh+961 1 56 56 46

Head Office+961 1 563 603

Zalka+961 4 714 314

Kaslik+961 9 835 222

Verdun+961 1 802 888

Zahle+961 8 802 888

Jbeil+961 3 22 66 59

Furn el Chebbak+961 1 285 888

ABC Achrafieh+961 1 201 191

Incoming DeskBurotec buildingPasteur sreet, Saifi+961 1 56 56 06+961 71 202 828

Permanent Assistance Incoming department +961 71 20 27 27+961 71 20 28 28

DISCOVER SOME OF THESE MUSEUMS WITH WILD DISCOVERY BEIRUT & ITS AUTHENTIC MUSEUMS (6 HOURS)Visit of the below Museums:The National Museum of Beirut / BDL Money Museum / Crypt Museum / MIM Museum Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 2 persons)

$75 per person Including Transportation; Guide & Entrance fees

PALACES & MUSEUMS TOUR (8 HOURS)Visit of Sidon old souks, Soap Museum & Debbané Palace. Lunch on your own expenses. Continue to the Chouf, visit of Beiteddine Palace & Marie Baz MuseumEvery Wednesday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 4 persons)

$100 per person Including Transportation, guide & Entrance fees

WEEKEND ESCAPE TOUR (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT)Day 1: Saturday - In the morning, visit of The Sursock Museum in Ashrafieh. Continue to visit of The Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum in Jeita & MACAM Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita-Byblos. Lunch & dinner on your own expenses.Overnight at the hotel in Byblos

Day 2: Sunday - Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Byblos Wax Museum & Byblos Fossil Museum. Continue to Rachana and visit of The Open air Sculpture Museum. Lunch on your own expenses. On the way back to Beirut, visit of The Museum of Modern Art (Aishti).

Valid till end of 2016(Excluding Summer & Holidays: New Year, Easter, Fitr, Adha, Christmas & Valentine) (Minimum of 4 persons)

Half Double room Single room

$215 per person $245 per person

Including Transportation, guide, Entrance fees & 1 night in Byblos with Breakfast

THE SURSOCK MUSEUM - ASHRAFIEHSursock Museum is one in a series of architecturally stunning mansions which once housed Beirut’s aristocracy, the majority are still privately owned. But on his death in 1951, wealthy arts patron Nicholas Ibrahim Sursock bequeathed his 1912 Italianate mansion to the City of Beirut, stipulating that it be a museum. The Museum is finally reopened in October 2015 after 7 years of renovation.

Opening HoursTuesday Closed Wed/ Fri-Mon: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmThu: 12h00 pm till 09h00 pm

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT - MATHAFThe principal museum of archeology in Lebanon. The museum has collections totaling about 100,000 objects, most of which are antiquities and medieval finds from excavations undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities. About 1300 artifacts are exhibited, ranging in date from prehistoric time to the medieval Mamluk period.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

BDL MONEY MUSEUM - HAMRABanque Du Liban Lebanon’s currency museum for old and rare banknotes.Discover the Lebanese currency history, how it evolved, how the designs changed over the years. Lebanon’s first banknotes were issued by the Bank of Syria and Greater Lebanon (Banque du Syrie et Grand-Liban) in 1925. In 1939, the Lebanese currency was officially separated from that of Syria.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Fri: 09h00 am till 01h00 pmSat: 09h00 am till 12h00 pm

CRYPT MUSEUM - DOWN TOWNThe museum is a crypt underneath the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Beirut where oil lamps, pipes, clay and terra cotta pots, miniature statues, and crosses found in various digs are displayed. Visitors can meander along a narrow metal walkway to 12 stops to view mosaics, burial chambers, engravings on stones and columns, and tombstones.

Opening HoursDaily from 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (AISHTI) - JAL EL DIBThe Aïshti Foundation is part of a 35,000 square-meter complex that includes fashion boutiques, bookshop, restaurants, a spa... It includes one of the largest contemporary art museums in the region: works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Giuseppe Penone and Michelangelo Pistoletto and a large collection by famous artists such as Christopher Wool, Gerhard Richter, Franz West, Richard Prince, etc.

Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday Closed Wed-Sat: 11h00 am till 08h00 pmSun: 12h00 pm till 08h00 pm

WONDERS OF THE SEA - JDEIDEHUnlock the secrets of the aquatic world with a visit to “The Wonders of the sea”. Join us for an educational voyage of discovery to the mysteries and magic of marine life. 10 minutes from the heart of Beirut, set within a traditional Lebanon house and its garden, “The Wonders of the sea” museum offers an instructive and cultural experience to children and adults alike.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pmSat-Sun: 15h00 till 19h00 pmJuly & August Mon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pm

THE LEBANESE MARINE AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM - JEITAWith 2000 species and over 5000 specimens of marine wildlife, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum boasts the largest collection of mummified sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, fossils, mammals and so much more.

Opening HoursMon-Sun: 08h00 am till 07h00 pm

GIBRAN MUSEUM - BCHARREThe Monastery of Mar Sarkis St. Sergio in Gibrans’ native town Bsharreh has been transformed into a museum in 1975. The contents of Gibrans studio in New York, including his furniture, his personal belongings, his private library, his manuscripts and 440 original paintings are present in the Museum. Nowadays, the hermitage of the Monastery, an old cave, became Gibran’s grave.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon - Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmWinter: Monday & National Holidays Closed/ Tue till Sun: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

MACAM (MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM) - ALITA (BYBLOS)MACAM is a cultural institution dedicated to exhibiting, documenting, and preserving art in Lebanon. 400 Sculptures, 55 Artists - The largest ever exhibition of sculptures in Lebanon.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays ClosedFri-Sun: 12h00 pm till SunsetTue-Wed & Thu on appointment

BYBLOS WAX MUSEUM - BYBLOSThe Historic Wax Museum in Byblos takes visitors back to the Phoenician era and guides them all the way to modern times and into Lebanon’s recent history, including independence in 1943. The museum, which was originally opened in 1970, also provides exhibits showcasing Lebanese rural life.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 pm till 06h00 pm

LEBANESE MILITARY MUSEUM - YARZEHThe Lebanese Military Museum is part of the Lebanese Armed Forces and dedicated for the preservation of old Lebanese military antiques. The old weapons constitute a major element in the museum, with swords and axes hanging on the walls. In addition the place includes old pistols, photos and paintings, with some dating back to the Ottoman rule.

SILK MUSEUM - BSOUS - ALEYSilk production in Lebanon goes back to the Middle Ages and in the nineteenth century. It became the main activity for a large section of the population, creating great social and economic change in the lives of the Lebanese. The Silk Museum has become an important reference of ecological, cultural and economic history.

Opening HoursMay to SeptemberMonday closedTue-Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

MARIE BAZ MUSEUM - DEIR EL KAMARThe Seraglio of the Emir Fakhreddine II Maan, this beautiful palace today houses the Marie Baz wax museum. The Baz family together with the “Grevin museum” in Paris; founded this small museum in which are exhibited more than 70 wax models or sculptures representing some of Lebanon’s historical personalities.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MOUSSA CASTLE - DEIR EL KAMARA realized dream 1945-2006 of a single-handed Lebanese artist: Moussa Maamari. A middle-aged like castle and a museum exhibiting hydraulic and mobile statues sampling Lebanese heritage and traditions as well as a unique large collection of weapons.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 06h00 pm

TERBOL MUSEUM - ZAHLEThe museum is an old farmhouse belonging to the Rami family. This liwan type house is built from sundried bricks coated with clay and marl, then whitewashed. The roof is made of wooden beam covered with reeds and tamped clay. A wide collection of old tools are exposed, formerly used by Lebanese farmers.

Opening HoursMay to NovemberMon-Sun: 10h00am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF BEIRUT THE MUSEUMS OF THE NORTH THE MUSEUMS OF MOUNT LEBANON & BEQAA

DISCOVER LEBANON MUSEUMS 2016

MIM MUSEUM - MINERAL MUSEUM - SODECOConsidered to be one of the world’s paramount private collections for the variety & quality of its minerals. The museum offers a total of 1480 minerals (300 species) from 60 different countries, over 1300 m² of 9 galleries.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 10h00 am till 01h00 pm / 02h00 pm till 06h00 pm

AUB MUSEUM - HAMRAFounded in 1868, the American University Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. It holds an important collection of objects coming from Lebanon and neighboring countries, covering the period from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic era.

Opening HoursSaturday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Mon-Fri: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

USJ PREHISTORY MUSEUM - SODECOThe Lebanese Prehistory Museum exhibits artifacts collected since the end of the XIXth century by the Jesuit fathers. The collection relates to the evolution of the prehistoric societies who lived on the Lebanese territory from the Paleolithic to the Chalcolithic.

Opening HoursMonday, Thursday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat: 09h00 am till 03h00 pm

ROBERT MOUAWAD PRIVATE MUSEUM - ZOKAK EL BLATA mixture of Oriental and Occidental cultures, the museum is an Arab Palace built in 1891 by Mr. Henri Pharaon, that hosts Robert Mouawads’ collection of books and preserved manuscripts, ceramics, pottery, unique carpets, icons, Chinese porcelain, sophisticated jewelry pieces, mosaics, metal and wooden panels.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

PLANET DISCOVERY (THE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE MUSEUM) - DOWNTOWNThe science museum was founded in 1999 as the first permanent children’s museum in Lebanon. It offers hands-on learning and edutainment opportunities to youth of all age ranges through diverse live experiences. It is also used as an innovative dynamic space that helps providing education to kids and widening their scientific knowledge, in an attractive and entertaining atmosphere.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 09h00 till 06h00 pmSat-Sun: 10h30 till 07h00 pm

BYBLOS FOSSIL MUSEUM (MEMORY OF TIME) - BYBLOSOur exhibition can go back in time 100 million yearswith our largest collection of fossils extracted from Haqil, Hgula and Ennamoura, three villages internationally known for their rich quarries of fossils, fish, crustaceans and plants, and for their unique species highly conserved in the world.

Opening HoursDaily: Winter: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm / Summer: 09h00 am till 08h00 pm

OPEN AIR SCULPTURE MUSEUM (THE BASBOUS BROTHERS HOUSE) - RACHANAMichel, Youssef and Alfred Basbous were all born in Rachana and never wanted to leave their hometown. Instead, they used their incredible talent as sculptors to turn Rachana into a village of Fine Arts by excellence. They created open-air sculptures and hosted in 1994 an international sculpture event where artists were asked to contribute to the ever-growing outdoor museum in Rachana.

SOAP MUSEUM - SIDONThe Sidon Soap Museum traces the history of soap making in the region, its development and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can see a demonstration of how traditional olive oil soaps are made and learn about the history of the “hammam” (bath) traditions.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE DEBBANÉ PALACE - SIDONThe Debbané Palace is an 18th century house depicting the elements of an Arab Ottoman Dar with a main courtyard. The Debbané foundation restored the building with the goal of transforming it into a museum exposing the impact of the Ottoman Period on Saida’s rich architectural history.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon - Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MLEETA RESISTANCE MUSEUM - MLEETA (NABATIEH)The first site of its type narrating the history of a phase continuing to be lived in Lebanon, the country of culture, civilization, and history, Mleeta is a terrestrial and sub-terrestrial museum aimed at closely identifying the unique experience of the Islamic resistance in Lebanon against the Israeli enemy from the beginning of the occupation of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, in 1982.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF THE SOUTH

YOUR DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Lebanon-Syria-UAE

Whether you are planning an incentive trip to Lebanon, a product launching in Syria, or a teambuilding experience in Dubai, Wild Discovery is your destination specialist.

VIP Meet and Assist at airport Transfers & Car rental Assistance with visa formalities Hotel reservations Daily Tours & Themed Excursions Cultural Programs in Lebanon, Syria & Jordan Cultural Programs in Lebanon, Syria & Jordan Guaranteed Departures Conferences, seminars and incentive programs Organization of Gala dinners and special events Team building activities Permanent assistance during the whole stay

WHERE TO FIND US

www.wilddiscovery.com.lb - info@wilddiscovery.com.lb

Damascus+963 11 23 24 888

Lattakia+963 41 49 5017

Dubai+971 4 361 5191

SYRIAUAE

Corporate Desk+961 1 444 744+961 1 563 603

Travel Agent Desk+961 1 563 603+961 76 777 549

Private Desk+961 1 56 36 01+961 76 68 00 99

OUR SPECIALIZED DESKSGroup Desk+961 1 56 05 66

LEBANON

Gemmayzeh+961 1 56 56 46

Head Office+961 1 563 603

Zalka+961 4 714 314

Kaslik+961 9 835 222

Verdun+961 1 802 888

Zahle+961 8 802 888

Jbeil+961 3 22 66 59

Furn el Chebbak+961 1 285 888

ABC Achrafieh+961 1 201 191

Incoming DeskBurotec buildingPasteur sreet, Saifi+961 1 56 56 06+961 71 202 828

Permanent Assistance Incoming department +961 71 20 27 27+961 71 20 28 28

DISCOVER SOME OF THESE MUSEUMS WITH WILD DISCOVERY BEIRUT & ITS AUTHENTIC MUSEUMS (6 HOURS)Visit of the below Museums:The National Museum of Beirut / BDL Money Museum / Crypt Museum / MIM Museum Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 2 persons)

$75 per person Including Transportation; Guide & Entrance fees

PALACES & MUSEUMS TOUR (8 HOURS)Visit of Sidon old souks, Soap Museum & Debbané Palace. Lunch on your own expenses. Continue to the Chouf, visit of Beiteddine Palace & Marie Baz MuseumEvery Wednesday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 4 persons)

$100 per person Including Transportation, guide & Entrance fees

WEEKEND ESCAPE TOUR (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT)Day 1: Saturday - In the morning, visit of The Sursock Museum in Ashrafieh. Continue to visit of The Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum in Jeita & MACAM Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita-Byblos. Lunch & dinner on your own expenses.Overnight at the hotel in Byblos

Day 2: Sunday - Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Byblos Wax Museum & Byblos Fossil Museum. Continue to Rachana and visit of The Open air Sculpture Museum. Lunch on your own expenses. On the way back to Beirut, visit of The Museum of Modern Art (Aishti).

Valid till end of 2016(Excluding Summer & Holidays: New Year, Easter, Fitr, Adha, Christmas & Valentine) (Minimum of 4 persons)

Half Double room Single room

$215 per person $245 per person

Including Transportation, guide, Entrance fees & 1 night in Byblos with Breakfast

THE SURSOCK MUSEUM - ASHRAFIEHSursock Museum is one in a series of architecturally stunning mansions which once housed Beirut’s aristocracy, the majority are still privately owned. But on his death in 1951, wealthy arts patron Nicholas Ibrahim Sursock bequeathed his 1912 Italianate mansion to the City of Beirut, stipulating that it be a museum. The Museum is finally reopened in October 2015 after 7 years of renovation.

Opening HoursTuesday Closed Wed/ Fri-Mon: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmThu: 12h00 pm till 09h00 pm

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT - MATHAFThe principal museum of archeology in Lebanon. The museum has collections totaling about 100,000 objects, most of which are antiquities and medieval finds from excavations undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities. About 1300 artifacts are exhibited, ranging in date from prehistoric time to the medieval Mamluk period.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

BDL MONEY MUSEUM - HAMRABanque Du Liban Lebanon’s currency museum for old and rare banknotes.Discover the Lebanese currency history, how it evolved, how the designs changed over the years. Lebanon’s first banknotes were issued by the Bank of Syria and Greater Lebanon (Banque du Syrie et Grand-Liban) in 1925. In 1939, the Lebanese currency was officially separated from that of Syria.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Fri: 09h00 am till 01h00 pmSat: 09h00 am till 12h00 pm

CRYPT MUSEUM - DOWN TOWNThe museum is a crypt underneath the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Beirut where oil lamps, pipes, clay and terra cotta pots, miniature statues, and crosses found in various digs are displayed. Visitors can meander along a narrow metal walkway to 12 stops to view mosaics, burial chambers, engravings on stones and columns, and tombstones.

Opening HoursDaily from 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (AISHTI) - JAL EL DIBThe Aïshti Foundation is part of a 35,000 square-meter complex that includes fashion boutiques, bookshop, restaurants, a spa... It includes one of the largest contemporary art museums in the region: works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Giuseppe Penone and Michelangelo Pistoletto and a large collection by famous artists such as Christopher Wool, Gerhard Richter, Franz West, Richard Prince, etc.

Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday Closed Wed-Sat: 11h00 am till 08h00 pmSun: 12h00 pm till 08h00 pm

WONDERS OF THE SEA - JDEIDEHUnlock the secrets of the aquatic world with a visit to “The Wonders of the sea”. Join us for an educational voyage of discovery to the mysteries and magic of marine life. 10 minutes from the heart of Beirut, set within a traditional Lebanon house and its garden, “The Wonders of the sea” museum offers an instructive and cultural experience to children and adults alike.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pmSat-Sun: 15h00 till 19h00 pmJuly & August Mon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pm

THE LEBANESE MARINE AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM - JEITAWith 2000 species and over 5000 specimens of marine wildlife, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum boasts the largest collection of mummified sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, fossils, mammals and so much more.

Opening HoursMon-Sun: 08h00 am till 07h00 pm

GIBRAN MUSEUM - BCHARREThe Monastery of Mar Sarkis St. Sergio in Gibrans’ native town Bsharreh has been transformed into a museum in 1975. The contents of Gibrans studio in New York, including his furniture, his personal belongings, his private library, his manuscripts and 440 original paintings are present in the Museum. Nowadays, the hermitage of the Monastery, an old cave, became Gibran’s grave.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon - Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmWinter: Monday & National Holidays Closed/ Tue till Sun: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

MACAM (MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM) - ALITA (BYBLOS)MACAM is a cultural institution dedicated to exhibiting, documenting, and preserving art in Lebanon. 400 Sculptures, 55 Artists - The largest ever exhibition of sculptures in Lebanon.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays ClosedFri-Sun: 12h00 pm till SunsetTue-Wed & Thu on appointment

BYBLOS WAX MUSEUM - BYBLOSThe Historic Wax Museum in Byblos takes visitors back to the Phoenician era and guides them all the way to modern times and into Lebanon’s recent history, including independence in 1943. The museum, which was originally opened in 1970, also provides exhibits showcasing Lebanese rural life.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 pm till 06h00 pm

LEBANESE MILITARY MUSEUM - YARZEHThe Lebanese Military Museum is part of the Lebanese Armed Forces and dedicated for the preservation of old Lebanese military antiques. The old weapons constitute a major element in the museum, with swords and axes hanging on the walls. In addition the place includes old pistols, photos and paintings, with some dating back to the Ottoman rule.

SILK MUSEUM - BSOUS - ALEYSilk production in Lebanon goes back to the Middle Ages and in the nineteenth century. It became the main activity for a large section of the population, creating great social and economic change in the lives of the Lebanese. The Silk Museum has become an important reference of ecological, cultural and economic history.

Opening HoursMay to SeptemberMonday closedTue-Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

MARIE BAZ MUSEUM - DEIR EL KAMARThe Seraglio of the Emir Fakhreddine II Maan, this beautiful palace today houses the Marie Baz wax museum. The Baz family together with the “Grevin museum” in Paris; founded this small museum in which are exhibited more than 70 wax models or sculptures representing some of Lebanon’s historical personalities.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MOUSSA CASTLE - DEIR EL KAMARA realized dream 1945-2006 of a single-handed Lebanese artist: Moussa Maamari. A middle-aged like castle and a museum exhibiting hydraulic and mobile statues sampling Lebanese heritage and traditions as well as a unique large collection of weapons.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 06h00 pm

TERBOL MUSEUM - ZAHLEThe museum is an old farmhouse belonging to the Rami family. This liwan type house is built from sundried bricks coated with clay and marl, then whitewashed. The roof is made of wooden beam covered with reeds and tamped clay. A wide collection of old tools are exposed, formerly used by Lebanese farmers.

Opening HoursMay to NovemberMon-Sun: 10h00am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF BEIRUT THE MUSEUMS OF THE NORTH THE MUSEUMS OF MOUNT LEBANON & BEQAA

DISCOVER LEBANON MUSEUMS 2016

MIM MUSEUM - MINERAL MUSEUM - SODECOConsidered to be one of the world’s paramount private collections for the variety & quality of its minerals. The museum offers a total of 1480 minerals (300 species) from 60 different countries, over 1300 m² of 9 galleries.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 10h00 am till 01h00 pm / 02h00 pm till 06h00 pm

AUB MUSEUM - HAMRAFounded in 1868, the American University Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. It holds an important collection of objects coming from Lebanon and neighboring countries, covering the period from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic era.

Opening HoursSaturday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Mon-Fri: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

USJ PREHISTORY MUSEUM - SODECOThe Lebanese Prehistory Museum exhibits artifacts collected since the end of the XIXth century by the Jesuit fathers. The collection relates to the evolution of the prehistoric societies who lived on the Lebanese territory from the Paleolithic to the Chalcolithic.

Opening HoursMonday, Thursday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat: 09h00 am till 03h00 pm

ROBERT MOUAWAD PRIVATE MUSEUM - ZOKAK EL BLATA mixture of Oriental and Occidental cultures, the museum is an Arab Palace built in 1891 by Mr. Henri Pharaon, that hosts Robert Mouawads’ collection of books and preserved manuscripts, ceramics, pottery, unique carpets, icons, Chinese porcelain, sophisticated jewelry pieces, mosaics, metal and wooden panels.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

PLANET DISCOVERY (THE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE MUSEUM) - DOWNTOWNThe science museum was founded in 1999 as the first permanent children’s museum in Lebanon. It offers hands-on learning and edutainment opportunities to youth of all age ranges through diverse live experiences. It is also used as an innovative dynamic space that helps providing education to kids and widening their scientific knowledge, in an attractive and entertaining atmosphere.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 09h00 till 06h00 pmSat-Sun: 10h30 till 07h00 pm

BYBLOS FOSSIL MUSEUM (MEMORY OF TIME) - BYBLOSOur exhibition can go back in time 100 million yearswith our largest collection of fossils extracted from Haqil, Hgula and Ennamoura, three villages internationally known for their rich quarries of fossils, fish, crustaceans and plants, and for their unique species highly conserved in the world.

Opening HoursDaily: Winter: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm / Summer: 09h00 am till 08h00 pm

OPEN AIR SCULPTURE MUSEUM (THE BASBOUS BROTHERS HOUSE) - RACHANAMichel, Youssef and Alfred Basbous were all born in Rachana and never wanted to leave their hometown. Instead, they used their incredible talent as sculptors to turn Rachana into a village of Fine Arts by excellence. They created open-air sculptures and hosted in 1994 an international sculpture event where artists were asked to contribute to the ever-growing outdoor museum in Rachana.

SOAP MUSEUM - SIDONThe Sidon Soap Museum traces the history of soap making in the region, its development and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can see a demonstration of how traditional olive oil soaps are made and learn about the history of the “hammam” (bath) traditions.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE DEBBANÉ PALACE - SIDONThe Debbané Palace is an 18th century house depicting the elements of an Arab Ottoman Dar with a main courtyard. The Debbané foundation restored the building with the goal of transforming it into a museum exposing the impact of the Ottoman Period on Saida’s rich architectural history.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon - Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MLEETA RESISTANCE MUSEUM - MLEETA (NABATIEH)The first site of its type narrating the history of a phase continuing to be lived in Lebanon, the country of culture, civilization, and history, Mleeta is a terrestrial and sub-terrestrial museum aimed at closely identifying the unique experience of the Islamic resistance in Lebanon against the Israeli enemy from the beginning of the occupation of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, in 1982.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF THE SOUTH

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DISCOVER SOME OF THESE MUSEUMS WITH WILD DISCOVERY BEIRUT & ITS AUTHENTIC MUSEUMS (6 HOURS)Visit of the below Museums:The National Museum of Beirut / BDL Money Museum / Crypt Museum / MIM Museum Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 2 persons)

$75 per person Including Transportation; Guide & Entrance fees

PALACES & MUSEUMS TOUR (8 HOURS)Visit of Sidon old souks, Soap Museum & Debbané Palace. Lunch on your own expenses. Continue to the Chouf, visit of Beiteddine Palace & Marie Baz MuseumEvery Wednesday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 4 persons)

$100 per person Including Transportation, guide & Entrance fees

WEEKEND ESCAPE TOUR (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT)Day 1: Saturday - In the morning, visit of The Sursock Museum in Ashrafieh. Continue to visit of The Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum in Jeita & MACAM Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita-Byblos. Lunch & dinner on your own expenses.Overnight at the hotel in Byblos

Day 2: Sunday - Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Byblos Wax Museum & Byblos Fossil Museum. Continue to Rachana and visit of The Open air Sculpture Museum. Lunch on your own expenses. On the way back to Beirut, visit of The Museum of Modern Art (Aishti).

Valid till end of 2016(Excluding Summer & Holidays: New Year, Easter, Fitr, Adha, Christmas & Valentine) (Minimum of 4 persons)

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$215 per person $245 per person

Including Transportation, guide, Entrance fees & 1 night in Byblos with Breakfast

THE SURSOCK MUSEUM - ASHRAFIEHSursock Museum is one in a series of architecturally stunning mansions which once housed Beirut’s aristocracy, the majority are still privately owned. But on his death in 1951, wealthy arts patron Nicholas Ibrahim Sursock bequeathed his 1912 Italianate mansion to the City of Beirut, stipulating that it be a museum. The Museum is finally reopened in October 2015 after 7 years of renovation.

Opening HoursTuesday Closed Wed/ Fri-Mon: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmThu: 12h00 pm till 09h00 pm

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT - MATHAFThe principal museum of archeology in Lebanon. The museum has collections totaling about 100,000 objects, most of which are antiquities and medieval finds from excavations undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities. About 1300 artifacts are exhibited, ranging in date from prehistoric time to the medieval Mamluk period.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

BDL MONEY MUSEUM - HAMRABanque Du Liban Lebanon’s currency museum for old and rare banknotes.Discover the Lebanese currency history, how it evolved, how the designs changed over the years. Lebanon’s first banknotes were issued by the Bank of Syria and Greater Lebanon (Banque du Syrie et Grand-Liban) in 1925. In 1939, the Lebanese currency was officially separated from that of Syria.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Fri: 09h00 am till 01h00 pmSat: 09h00 am till 12h00 pm

CRYPT MUSEUM - DOWN TOWNThe museum is a crypt underneath the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Beirut where oil lamps, pipes, clay and terra cotta pots, miniature statues, and crosses found in various digs are displayed. Visitors can meander along a narrow metal walkway to 12 stops to view mosaics, burial chambers, engravings on stones and columns, and tombstones.

Opening HoursDaily from 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (AISHTI) - JAL EL DIBThe Aïshti Foundation is part of a 35,000 square-meter complex that includes fashion boutiques, bookshop, restaurants, a spa... It includes one of the largest contemporary art museums in the region: works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Giuseppe Penone and Michelangelo Pistoletto and a large collection by famous artists such as Christopher Wool, Gerhard Richter, Franz West, Richard Prince, etc.

Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday Closed Wed-Sat: 11h00 am till 08h00 pmSun: 12h00 pm till 08h00 pm

WONDERS OF THE SEA - JDEIDEHUnlock the secrets of the aquatic world with a visit to “The Wonders of the sea”. Join us for an educational voyage of discovery to the mysteries and magic of marine life. 10 minutes from the heart of Beirut, set within a traditional Lebanon house and its garden, “The Wonders of the sea” museum offers an instructive and cultural experience to children and adults alike.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pmSat-Sun: 15h00 till 19h00 pmJuly & August Mon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pm

THE LEBANESE MARINE AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM - JEITAWith 2000 species and over 5000 specimens of marine wildlife, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum boasts the largest collection of mummified sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, fossils, mammals and so much more.

Opening HoursMon-Sun: 08h00 am till 07h00 pm

GIBRAN MUSEUM - BCHARREThe Monastery of Mar Sarkis St. Sergio in Gibrans’ native town Bsharreh has been transformed into a museum in 1975. The contents of Gibrans studio in New York, including his furniture, his personal belongings, his private library, his manuscripts and 440 original paintings are present in the Museum. Nowadays, the hermitage of the Monastery, an old cave, became Gibran’s grave.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon - Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmWinter: Monday & National Holidays Closed/ Tue till Sun: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

MACAM (MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM) - ALITA (BYBLOS)MACAM is a cultural institution dedicated to exhibiting, documenting, and preserving art in Lebanon. 400 Sculptures, 55 Artists - The largest ever exhibition of sculptures in Lebanon.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays ClosedFri-Sun: 12h00 pm till SunsetTue-Wed & Thu on appointment

BYBLOS WAX MUSEUM - BYBLOSThe Historic Wax Museum in Byblos takes visitors back to the Phoenician era and guides them all the way to modern times and into Lebanon’s recent history, including independence in 1943. The museum, which was originally opened in 1970, also provides exhibits showcasing Lebanese rural life.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 pm till 06h00 pm

LEBANESE MILITARY MUSEUM - YARZEHThe Lebanese Military Museum is part of the Lebanese Armed Forces and dedicated for the preservation of old Lebanese military antiques. The old weapons constitute a major element in the museum, with swords and axes hanging on the walls. In addition the place includes old pistols, photos and paintings, with some dating back to the Ottoman rule.

SILK MUSEUM - BSOUS - ALEYSilk production in Lebanon goes back to the Middle Ages and in the nineteenth century. It became the main activity for a large section of the population, creating great social and economic change in the lives of the Lebanese. The Silk Museum has become an important reference of ecological, cultural and economic history.

Opening HoursMay to SeptemberMonday closedTue-Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

MARIE BAZ MUSEUM - DEIR EL KAMARThe Seraglio of the Emir Fakhreddine II Maan, this beautiful palace today houses the Marie Baz wax museum. The Baz family together with the “Grevin museum” in Paris; founded this small museum in which are exhibited more than 70 wax models or sculptures representing some of Lebanon’s historical personalities.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MOUSSA CASTLE - DEIR EL KAMARA realized dream 1945-2006 of a single-handed Lebanese artist: Moussa Maamari. A middle-aged like castle and a museum exhibiting hydraulic and mobile statues sampling Lebanese heritage and traditions as well as a unique large collection of weapons.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 06h00 pm

TERBOL MUSEUM - ZAHLEThe museum is an old farmhouse belonging to the Rami family. This liwan type house is built from sundried bricks coated with clay and marl, then whitewashed. The roof is made of wooden beam covered with reeds and tamped clay. A wide collection of old tools are exposed, formerly used by Lebanese farmers.

Opening HoursMay to NovemberMon-Sun: 10h00am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF BEIRUT THE MUSEUMS OF THE NORTH THE MUSEUMS OF MOUNT LEBANON & BEQAA

DISCOVER LEBANON MUSEUMS 2016

MIM MUSEUM - MINERAL MUSEUM - SODECOConsidered to be one of the world’s paramount private collections for the variety & quality of its minerals. The museum offers a total of 1480 minerals (300 species) from 60 different countries, over 1300 m² of 9 galleries.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 10h00 am till 01h00 pm / 02h00 pm till 06h00 pm

AUB MUSEUM - HAMRAFounded in 1868, the American University Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. It holds an important collection of objects coming from Lebanon and neighboring countries, covering the period from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic era.

Opening HoursSaturday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Mon-Fri: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

USJ PREHISTORY MUSEUM - SODECOThe Lebanese Prehistory Museum exhibits artifacts collected since the end of the XIXth century by the Jesuit fathers. The collection relates to the evolution of the prehistoric societies who lived on the Lebanese territory from the Paleolithic to the Chalcolithic.

Opening HoursMonday, Thursday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat: 09h00 am till 03h00 pm

ROBERT MOUAWAD PRIVATE MUSEUM - ZOKAK EL BLATA mixture of Oriental and Occidental cultures, the museum is an Arab Palace built in 1891 by Mr. Henri Pharaon, that hosts Robert Mouawads’ collection of books and preserved manuscripts, ceramics, pottery, unique carpets, icons, Chinese porcelain, sophisticated jewelry pieces, mosaics, metal and wooden panels.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

PLANET DISCOVERY (THE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE MUSEUM) - DOWNTOWNThe science museum was founded in 1999 as the first permanent children’s museum in Lebanon. It offers hands-on learning and edutainment opportunities to youth of all age ranges through diverse live experiences. It is also used as an innovative dynamic space that helps providing education to kids and widening their scientific knowledge, in an attractive and entertaining atmosphere.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 09h00 till 06h00 pmSat-Sun: 10h30 till 07h00 pm

BYBLOS FOSSIL MUSEUM (MEMORY OF TIME) - BYBLOSOur exhibition can go back in time 100 million yearswith our largest collection of fossils extracted from Haqil, Hgula and Ennamoura, three villages internationally known for their rich quarries of fossils, fish, crustaceans and plants, and for their unique species highly conserved in the world.

Opening HoursDaily: Winter: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm / Summer: 09h00 am till 08h00 pm

OPEN AIR SCULPTURE MUSEUM (THE BASBOUS BROTHERS HOUSE) - RACHANAMichel, Youssef and Alfred Basbous were all born in Rachana and never wanted to leave their hometown. Instead, they used their incredible talent as sculptors to turn Rachana into a village of Fine Arts by excellence. They created open-air sculptures and hosted in 1994 an international sculpture event where artists were asked to contribute to the ever-growing outdoor museum in Rachana.

SOAP MUSEUM - SIDONThe Sidon Soap Museum traces the history of soap making in the region, its development and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can see a demonstration of how traditional olive oil soaps are made and learn about the history of the “hammam” (bath) traditions.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE DEBBANÉ PALACE - SIDONThe Debbané Palace is an 18th century house depicting the elements of an Arab Ottoman Dar with a main courtyard. The Debbané foundation restored the building with the goal of transforming it into a museum exposing the impact of the Ottoman Period on Saida’s rich architectural history.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon - Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MLEETA RESISTANCE MUSEUM - MLEETA (NABATIEH)The first site of its type narrating the history of a phase continuing to be lived in Lebanon, the country of culture, civilization, and history, Mleeta is a terrestrial and sub-terrestrial museum aimed at closely identifying the unique experience of the Islamic resistance in Lebanon against the Israeli enemy from the beginning of the occupation of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, in 1982.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF THE SOUTH

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DISCOVER SOME OF THESE MUSEUMS WITH WILD DISCOVERY BEIRUT & ITS AUTHENTIC MUSEUMS (6 HOURS)Visit of the below Museums:The National Museum of Beirut / BDL Money Museum / Crypt Museum / MIM Museum Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 2 persons)

$75 per person Including Transportation; Guide & Entrance fees

PALACES & MUSEUMS TOUR (8 HOURS)Visit of Sidon old souks, Soap Museum & Debbané Palace. Lunch on your own expenses. Continue to the Chouf, visit of Beiteddine Palace & Marie Baz MuseumEvery Wednesday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 4 persons)

$100 per person Including Transportation, guide & Entrance fees

WEEKEND ESCAPE TOUR (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT)Day 1: Saturday - In the morning, visit of The Sursock Museum in Ashrafieh. Continue to visit of The Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum in Jeita & MACAM Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita-Byblos. Lunch & dinner on your own expenses.Overnight at the hotel in Byblos

Day 2: Sunday - Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Byblos Wax Museum & Byblos Fossil Museum. Continue to Rachana and visit of The Open air Sculpture Museum. Lunch on your own expenses. On the way back to Beirut, visit of The Museum of Modern Art (Aishti).

Valid till end of 2016(Excluding Summer & Holidays: New Year, Easter, Fitr, Adha, Christmas & Valentine) (Minimum of 4 persons)

Half Double room Single room

$215 per person $245 per person

Including Transportation, guide, Entrance fees & 1 night in Byblos with Breakfast

THE SURSOCK MUSEUM - ASHRAFIEHSursock Museum is one in a series of architecturally stunning mansions which once housed Beirut’s aristocracy, the majority are still privately owned. But on his death in 1951, wealthy arts patron Nicholas Ibrahim Sursock bequeathed his 1912 Italianate mansion to the City of Beirut, stipulating that it be a museum. The Museum is finally reopened in October 2015 after 7 years of renovation.

Opening HoursTuesday Closed Wed/ Fri-Mon: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmThu: 12h00 pm till 09h00 pm

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT - MATHAFThe principal museum of archeology in Lebanon. The museum has collections totaling about 100,000 objects, most of which are antiquities and medieval finds from excavations undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities. About 1300 artifacts are exhibited, ranging in date from prehistoric time to the medieval Mamluk period.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

BDL MONEY MUSEUM - HAMRABanque Du Liban Lebanon’s currency museum for old and rare banknotes.Discover the Lebanese currency history, how it evolved, how the designs changed over the years. Lebanon’s first banknotes were issued by the Bank of Syria and Greater Lebanon (Banque du Syrie et Grand-Liban) in 1925. In 1939, the Lebanese currency was officially separated from that of Syria.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Fri: 09h00 am till 01h00 pmSat: 09h00 am till 12h00 pm

CRYPT MUSEUM - DOWN TOWNThe museum is a crypt underneath the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Beirut where oil lamps, pipes, clay and terra cotta pots, miniature statues, and crosses found in various digs are displayed. Visitors can meander along a narrow metal walkway to 12 stops to view mosaics, burial chambers, engravings on stones and columns, and tombstones.

Opening HoursDaily from 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (AISHTI) - JAL EL DIBThe Aïshti Foundation is part of a 35,000 square-meter complex that includes fashion boutiques, bookshop, restaurants, a spa... It includes one of the largest contemporary art museums in the region: works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Giuseppe Penone and Michelangelo Pistoletto and a large collection by famous artists such as Christopher Wool, Gerhard Richter, Franz West, Richard Prince, etc.

Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday Closed Wed-Sat: 11h00 am till 08h00 pmSun: 12h00 pm till 08h00 pm

WONDERS OF THE SEA - JDEIDEHUnlock the secrets of the aquatic world with a visit to “The Wonders of the sea”. Join us for an educational voyage of discovery to the mysteries and magic of marine life. 10 minutes from the heart of Beirut, set within a traditional Lebanon house and its garden, “The Wonders of the sea” museum offers an instructive and cultural experience to children and adults alike.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pmSat-Sun: 15h00 till 19h00 pmJuly & August Mon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pm

THE LEBANESE MARINE AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM - JEITAWith 2000 species and over 5000 specimens of marine wildlife, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum boasts the largest collection of mummified sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, fossils, mammals and so much more.

Opening HoursMon-Sun: 08h00 am till 07h00 pm

GIBRAN MUSEUM - BCHARREThe Monastery of Mar Sarkis St. Sergio in Gibrans’ native town Bsharreh has been transformed into a museum in 1975. The contents of Gibrans studio in New York, including his furniture, his personal belongings, his private library, his manuscripts and 440 original paintings are present in the Museum. Nowadays, the hermitage of the Monastery, an old cave, became Gibran’s grave.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon - Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmWinter: Monday & National Holidays Closed/ Tue till Sun: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

MACAM (MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM) - ALITA (BYBLOS)MACAM is a cultural institution dedicated to exhibiting, documenting, and preserving art in Lebanon. 400 Sculptures, 55 Artists - The largest ever exhibition of sculptures in Lebanon.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays ClosedFri-Sun: 12h00 pm till SunsetTue-Wed & Thu on appointment

BYBLOS WAX MUSEUM - BYBLOSThe Historic Wax Museum in Byblos takes visitors back to the Phoenician era and guides them all the way to modern times and into Lebanon’s recent history, including independence in 1943. The museum, which was originally opened in 1970, also provides exhibits showcasing Lebanese rural life.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 pm till 06h00 pm

LEBANESE MILITARY MUSEUM - YARZEHThe Lebanese Military Museum is part of the Lebanese Armed Forces and dedicated for the preservation of old Lebanese military antiques. The old weapons constitute a major element in the museum, with swords and axes hanging on the walls. In addition the place includes old pistols, photos and paintings, with some dating back to the Ottoman rule.

SILK MUSEUM - BSOUS - ALEYSilk production in Lebanon goes back to the Middle Ages and in the nineteenth century. It became the main activity for a large section of the population, creating great social and economic change in the lives of the Lebanese. The Silk Museum has become an important reference of ecological, cultural and economic history.

Opening HoursMay to SeptemberMonday closedTue-Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

MARIE BAZ MUSEUM - DEIR EL KAMARThe Seraglio of the Emir Fakhreddine II Maan, this beautiful palace today houses the Marie Baz wax museum. The Baz family together with the “Grevin museum” in Paris; founded this small museum in which are exhibited more than 70 wax models or sculptures representing some of Lebanon’s historical personalities.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MOUSSA CASTLE - DEIR EL KAMARA realized dream 1945-2006 of a single-handed Lebanese artist: Moussa Maamari. A middle-aged like castle and a museum exhibiting hydraulic and mobile statues sampling Lebanese heritage and traditions as well as a unique large collection of weapons.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 06h00 pm

TERBOL MUSEUM - ZAHLEThe museum is an old farmhouse belonging to the Rami family. This liwan type house is built from sundried bricks coated with clay and marl, then whitewashed. The roof is made of wooden beam covered with reeds and tamped clay. A wide collection of old tools are exposed, formerly used by Lebanese farmers.

Opening HoursMay to NovemberMon-Sun: 10h00am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF BEIRUT THE MUSEUMS OF THE NORTH THE MUSEUMS OF MOUNT LEBANON & BEQAA

DISCOVER LEBANON MUSEUMS 2016

MIM MUSEUM - MINERAL MUSEUM - SODECOConsidered to be one of the world’s paramount private collections for the variety & quality of its minerals. The museum offers a total of 1480 minerals (300 species) from 60 different countries, over 1300 m² of 9 galleries.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 10h00 am till 01h00 pm / 02h00 pm till 06h00 pm

AUB MUSEUM - HAMRAFounded in 1868, the American University Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. It holds an important collection of objects coming from Lebanon and neighboring countries, covering the period from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic era.

Opening HoursSaturday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Mon-Fri: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

USJ PREHISTORY MUSEUM - SODECOThe Lebanese Prehistory Museum exhibits artifacts collected since the end of the XIXth century by the Jesuit fathers. The collection relates to the evolution of the prehistoric societies who lived on the Lebanese territory from the Paleolithic to the Chalcolithic.

Opening HoursMonday, Thursday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat: 09h00 am till 03h00 pm

ROBERT MOUAWAD PRIVATE MUSEUM - ZOKAK EL BLATA mixture of Oriental and Occidental cultures, the museum is an Arab Palace built in 1891 by Mr. Henri Pharaon, that hosts Robert Mouawads’ collection of books and preserved manuscripts, ceramics, pottery, unique carpets, icons, Chinese porcelain, sophisticated jewelry pieces, mosaics, metal and wooden panels.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

PLANET DISCOVERY (THE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE MUSEUM) - DOWNTOWNThe science museum was founded in 1999 as the first permanent children’s museum in Lebanon. It offers hands-on learning and edutainment opportunities to youth of all age ranges through diverse live experiences. It is also used as an innovative dynamic space that helps providing education to kids and widening their scientific knowledge, in an attractive and entertaining atmosphere.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 09h00 till 06h00 pmSat-Sun: 10h30 till 07h00 pm

BYBLOS FOSSIL MUSEUM (MEMORY OF TIME) - BYBLOSOur exhibition can go back in time 100 million yearswith our largest collection of fossils extracted from Haqil, Hgula and Ennamoura, three villages internationally known for their rich quarries of fossils, fish, crustaceans and plants, and for their unique species highly conserved in the world.

Opening HoursDaily: Winter: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm / Summer: 09h00 am till 08h00 pm

OPEN AIR SCULPTURE MUSEUM (THE BASBOUS BROTHERS HOUSE) - RACHANAMichel, Youssef and Alfred Basbous were all born in Rachana and never wanted to leave their hometown. Instead, they used their incredible talent as sculptors to turn Rachana into a village of Fine Arts by excellence. They created open-air sculptures and hosted in 1994 an international sculpture event where artists were asked to contribute to the ever-growing outdoor museum in Rachana.

SOAP MUSEUM - SIDONThe Sidon Soap Museum traces the history of soap making in the region, its development and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can see a demonstration of how traditional olive oil soaps are made and learn about the history of the “hammam” (bath) traditions.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE DEBBANÉ PALACE - SIDONThe Debbané Palace is an 18th century house depicting the elements of an Arab Ottoman Dar with a main courtyard. The Debbané foundation restored the building with the goal of transforming it into a museum exposing the impact of the Ottoman Period on Saida’s rich architectural history.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon - Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MLEETA RESISTANCE MUSEUM - MLEETA (NABATIEH)The first site of its type narrating the history of a phase continuing to be lived in Lebanon, the country of culture, civilization, and history, Mleeta is a terrestrial and sub-terrestrial museum aimed at closely identifying the unique experience of the Islamic resistance in Lebanon against the Israeli enemy from the beginning of the occupation of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, in 1982.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

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DISCOVER SOME OF THESE MUSEUMS WITH WILD DISCOVERY BEIRUT & ITS AUTHENTIC MUSEUMS (6 HOURS)Visit of the below Museums:The National Museum of Beirut / BDL Money Museum / Crypt Museum / MIM Museum Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 2 persons)

$75 per person Including Transportation; Guide & Entrance fees

PALACES & MUSEUMS TOUR (8 HOURS)Visit of Sidon old souks, Soap Museum & Debbané Palace. Lunch on your own expenses. Continue to the Chouf, visit of Beiteddine Palace & Marie Baz MuseumEvery Wednesday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 4 persons)

$100 per person Including Transportation, guide & Entrance fees

WEEKEND ESCAPE TOUR (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT)Day 1: Saturday - In the morning, visit of The Sursock Museum in Ashrafieh. Continue to visit of The Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum in Jeita & MACAM Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita-Byblos. Lunch & dinner on your own expenses.Overnight at the hotel in Byblos

Day 2: Sunday - Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Byblos Wax Museum & Byblos Fossil Museum. Continue to Rachana and visit of The Open air Sculpture Museum. Lunch on your own expenses. On the way back to Beirut, visit of The Museum of Modern Art (Aishti).

Valid till end of 2016(Excluding Summer & Holidays: New Year, Easter, Fitr, Adha, Christmas & Valentine) (Minimum of 4 persons)

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$215 per person $245 per person

Including Transportation, guide, Entrance fees & 1 night in Byblos with Breakfast

THE SURSOCK MUSEUM - ASHRAFIEHSursock Museum is one in a series of architecturally stunning mansions which once housed Beirut’s aristocracy, the majority are still privately owned. But on his death in 1951, wealthy arts patron Nicholas Ibrahim Sursock bequeathed his 1912 Italianate mansion to the City of Beirut, stipulating that it be a museum. The Museum is finally reopened in October 2015 after 7 years of renovation.

Opening HoursTuesday Closed Wed/ Fri-Mon: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmThu: 12h00 pm till 09h00 pm

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT - MATHAFThe principal museum of archeology in Lebanon. The museum has collections totaling about 100,000 objects, most of which are antiquities and medieval finds from excavations undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities. About 1300 artifacts are exhibited, ranging in date from prehistoric time to the medieval Mamluk period.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

BDL MONEY MUSEUM - HAMRABanque Du Liban Lebanon’s currency museum for old and rare banknotes.Discover the Lebanese currency history, how it evolved, how the designs changed over the years. Lebanon’s first banknotes were issued by the Bank of Syria and Greater Lebanon (Banque du Syrie et Grand-Liban) in 1925. In 1939, the Lebanese currency was officially separated from that of Syria.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Fri: 09h00 am till 01h00 pmSat: 09h00 am till 12h00 pm

CRYPT MUSEUM - DOWN TOWNThe museum is a crypt underneath the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Beirut where oil lamps, pipes, clay and terra cotta pots, miniature statues, and crosses found in various digs are displayed. Visitors can meander along a narrow metal walkway to 12 stops to view mosaics, burial chambers, engravings on stones and columns, and tombstones.

Opening HoursDaily from 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (AISHTI) - JAL EL DIBThe Aïshti Foundation is part of a 35,000 square-meter complex that includes fashion boutiques, bookshop, restaurants, a spa... It includes one of the largest contemporary art museums in the region: works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Giuseppe Penone and Michelangelo Pistoletto and a large collection by famous artists such as Christopher Wool, Gerhard Richter, Franz West, Richard Prince, etc.

Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday Closed Wed-Sat: 11h00 am till 08h00 pmSun: 12h00 pm till 08h00 pm

WONDERS OF THE SEA - JDEIDEHUnlock the secrets of the aquatic world with a visit to “The Wonders of the sea”. Join us for an educational voyage of discovery to the mysteries and magic of marine life. 10 minutes from the heart of Beirut, set within a traditional Lebanon house and its garden, “The Wonders of the sea” museum offers an instructive and cultural experience to children and adults alike.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pmSat-Sun: 15h00 till 19h00 pmJuly & August Mon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pm

THE LEBANESE MARINE AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM - JEITAWith 2000 species and over 5000 specimens of marine wildlife, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum boasts the largest collection of mummified sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, fossils, mammals and so much more.

Opening HoursMon-Sun: 08h00 am till 07h00 pm

GIBRAN MUSEUM - BCHARREThe Monastery of Mar Sarkis St. Sergio in Gibrans’ native town Bsharreh has been transformed into a museum in 1975. The contents of Gibrans studio in New York, including his furniture, his personal belongings, his private library, his manuscripts and 440 original paintings are present in the Museum. Nowadays, the hermitage of the Monastery, an old cave, became Gibran’s grave.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon - Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmWinter: Monday & National Holidays Closed/ Tue till Sun: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

MACAM (MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM) - ALITA (BYBLOS)MACAM is a cultural institution dedicated to exhibiting, documenting, and preserving art in Lebanon. 400 Sculptures, 55 Artists - The largest ever exhibition of sculptures in Lebanon.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays ClosedFri-Sun: 12h00 pm till SunsetTue-Wed & Thu on appointment

BYBLOS WAX MUSEUM - BYBLOSThe Historic Wax Museum in Byblos takes visitors back to the Phoenician era and guides them all the way to modern times and into Lebanon’s recent history, including independence in 1943. The museum, which was originally opened in 1970, also provides exhibits showcasing Lebanese rural life.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 pm till 06h00 pm

LEBANESE MILITARY MUSEUM - YARZEHThe Lebanese Military Museum is part of the Lebanese Armed Forces and dedicated for the preservation of old Lebanese military antiques. The old weapons constitute a major element in the museum, with swords and axes hanging on the walls. In addition the place includes old pistols, photos and paintings, with some dating back to the Ottoman rule.

SILK MUSEUM - BSOUS - ALEYSilk production in Lebanon goes back to the Middle Ages and in the nineteenth century. It became the main activity for a large section of the population, creating great social and economic change in the lives of the Lebanese. The Silk Museum has become an important reference of ecological, cultural and economic history.

Opening HoursMay to SeptemberMonday closedTue-Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

MARIE BAZ MUSEUM - DEIR EL KAMARThe Seraglio of the Emir Fakhreddine II Maan, this beautiful palace today houses the Marie Baz wax museum. The Baz family together with the “Grevin museum” in Paris; founded this small museum in which are exhibited more than 70 wax models or sculptures representing some of Lebanon’s historical personalities.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MOUSSA CASTLE - DEIR EL KAMARA realized dream 1945-2006 of a single-handed Lebanese artist: Moussa Maamari. A middle-aged like castle and a museum exhibiting hydraulic and mobile statues sampling Lebanese heritage and traditions as well as a unique large collection of weapons.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 06h00 pm

TERBOL MUSEUM - ZAHLEThe museum is an old farmhouse belonging to the Rami family. This liwan type house is built from sundried bricks coated with clay and marl, then whitewashed. The roof is made of wooden beam covered with reeds and tamped clay. A wide collection of old tools are exposed, formerly used by Lebanese farmers.

Opening HoursMay to NovemberMon-Sun: 10h00am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF BEIRUT THE MUSEUMS OF THE NORTH THE MUSEUMS OF MOUNT LEBANON & BEQAA

DISCOVER LEBANON MUSEUMS 2016

MIM MUSEUM - MINERAL MUSEUM - SODECOConsidered to be one of the world’s paramount private collections for the variety & quality of its minerals. The museum offers a total of 1480 minerals (300 species) from 60 different countries, over 1300 m² of 9 galleries.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 10h00 am till 01h00 pm / 02h00 pm till 06h00 pm

AUB MUSEUM - HAMRAFounded in 1868, the American University Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. It holds an important collection of objects coming from Lebanon and neighboring countries, covering the period from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic era.

Opening HoursSaturday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Mon-Fri: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

USJ PREHISTORY MUSEUM - SODECOThe Lebanese Prehistory Museum exhibits artifacts collected since the end of the XIXth century by the Jesuit fathers. The collection relates to the evolution of the prehistoric societies who lived on the Lebanese territory from the Paleolithic to the Chalcolithic.

Opening HoursMonday, Thursday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat: 09h00 am till 03h00 pm

ROBERT MOUAWAD PRIVATE MUSEUM - ZOKAK EL BLATA mixture of Oriental and Occidental cultures, the museum is an Arab Palace built in 1891 by Mr. Henri Pharaon, that hosts Robert Mouawads’ collection of books and preserved manuscripts, ceramics, pottery, unique carpets, icons, Chinese porcelain, sophisticated jewelry pieces, mosaics, metal and wooden panels.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

PLANET DISCOVERY (THE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE MUSEUM) - DOWNTOWNThe science museum was founded in 1999 as the first permanent children’s museum in Lebanon. It offers hands-on learning and edutainment opportunities to youth of all age ranges through diverse live experiences. It is also used as an innovative dynamic space that helps providing education to kids and widening their scientific knowledge, in an attractive and entertaining atmosphere.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 09h00 till 06h00 pmSat-Sun: 10h30 till 07h00 pm

BYBLOS FOSSIL MUSEUM (MEMORY OF TIME) - BYBLOSOur exhibition can go back in time 100 million yearswith our largest collection of fossils extracted from Haqil, Hgula and Ennamoura, three villages internationally known for their rich quarries of fossils, fish, crustaceans and plants, and for their unique species highly conserved in the world.

Opening HoursDaily: Winter: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm / Summer: 09h00 am till 08h00 pm

OPEN AIR SCULPTURE MUSEUM (THE BASBOUS BROTHERS HOUSE) - RACHANAMichel, Youssef and Alfred Basbous were all born in Rachana and never wanted to leave their hometown. Instead, they used their incredible talent as sculptors to turn Rachana into a village of Fine Arts by excellence. They created open-air sculptures and hosted in 1994 an international sculpture event where artists were asked to contribute to the ever-growing outdoor museum in Rachana.

SOAP MUSEUM - SIDONThe Sidon Soap Museum traces the history of soap making in the region, its development and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can see a demonstration of how traditional olive oil soaps are made and learn about the history of the “hammam” (bath) traditions.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE DEBBANÉ PALACE - SIDONThe Debbané Palace is an 18th century house depicting the elements of an Arab Ottoman Dar with a main courtyard. The Debbané foundation restored the building with the goal of transforming it into a museum exposing the impact of the Ottoman Period on Saida’s rich architectural history.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon - Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MLEETA RESISTANCE MUSEUM - MLEETA (NABATIEH)The first site of its type narrating the history of a phase continuing to be lived in Lebanon, the country of culture, civilization, and history, Mleeta is a terrestrial and sub-terrestrial museum aimed at closely identifying the unique experience of the Islamic resistance in Lebanon against the Israeli enemy from the beginning of the occupation of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, in 1982.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF THE SOUTH

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DISCOVER SOME OF THESE MUSEUMS WITH WILD DISCOVERY BEIRUT & ITS AUTHENTIC MUSEUMS (6 HOURS)Visit of the below Museums:The National Museum of Beirut / BDL Money Museum / Crypt Museum / MIM Museum Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 2 persons)

$75 per person Including Transportation; Guide & Entrance fees

PALACES & MUSEUMS TOUR (8 HOURS)Visit of Sidon old souks, Soap Museum & Debbané Palace. Lunch on your own expenses. Continue to the Chouf, visit of Beiteddine Palace & Marie Baz MuseumEvery Wednesday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 4 persons)

$100 per person Including Transportation, guide & Entrance fees

WEEKEND ESCAPE TOUR (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT)Day 1: Saturday - In the morning, visit of The Sursock Museum in Ashrafieh. Continue to visit of The Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum in Jeita & MACAM Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita-Byblos. Lunch & dinner on your own expenses.Overnight at the hotel in Byblos

Day 2: Sunday - Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Byblos Wax Museum & Byblos Fossil Museum. Continue to Rachana and visit of The Open air Sculpture Museum. Lunch on your own expenses. On the way back to Beirut, visit of The Museum of Modern Art (Aishti).

Valid till end of 2016(Excluding Summer & Holidays: New Year, Easter, Fitr, Adha, Christmas & Valentine) (Minimum of 4 persons)

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$215 per person $245 per person

Including Transportation, guide, Entrance fees & 1 night in Byblos with Breakfast

THE SURSOCK MUSEUM - ASHRAFIEHSursock Museum is one in a series of architecturally stunning mansions which once housed Beirut’s aristocracy, the majority are still privately owned. But on his death in 1951, wealthy arts patron Nicholas Ibrahim Sursock bequeathed his 1912 Italianate mansion to the City of Beirut, stipulating that it be a museum. The Museum is finally reopened in October 2015 after 7 years of renovation.

Opening HoursTuesday Closed Wed/ Fri-Mon: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmThu: 12h00 pm till 09h00 pm

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT - MATHAFThe principal museum of archeology in Lebanon. The museum has collections totaling about 100,000 objects, most of which are antiquities and medieval finds from excavations undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities. About 1300 artifacts are exhibited, ranging in date from prehistoric time to the medieval Mamluk period.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

BDL MONEY MUSEUM - HAMRABanque Du Liban Lebanon’s currency museum for old and rare banknotes.Discover the Lebanese currency history, how it evolved, how the designs changed over the years. Lebanon’s first banknotes were issued by the Bank of Syria and Greater Lebanon (Banque du Syrie et Grand-Liban) in 1925. In 1939, the Lebanese currency was officially separated from that of Syria.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Fri: 09h00 am till 01h00 pmSat: 09h00 am till 12h00 pm

CRYPT MUSEUM - DOWN TOWNThe museum is a crypt underneath the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Beirut where oil lamps, pipes, clay and terra cotta pots, miniature statues, and crosses found in various digs are displayed. Visitors can meander along a narrow metal walkway to 12 stops to view mosaics, burial chambers, engravings on stones and columns, and tombstones.

Opening HoursDaily from 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (AISHTI) - JAL EL DIBThe Aïshti Foundation is part of a 35,000 square-meter complex that includes fashion boutiques, bookshop, restaurants, a spa... It includes one of the largest contemporary art museums in the region: works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Giuseppe Penone and Michelangelo Pistoletto and a large collection by famous artists such as Christopher Wool, Gerhard Richter, Franz West, Richard Prince, etc.

Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday Closed Wed-Sat: 11h00 am till 08h00 pmSun: 12h00 pm till 08h00 pm

WONDERS OF THE SEA - JDEIDEHUnlock the secrets of the aquatic world with a visit to “The Wonders of the sea”. Join us for an educational voyage of discovery to the mysteries and magic of marine life. 10 minutes from the heart of Beirut, set within a traditional Lebanon house and its garden, “The Wonders of the sea” museum offers an instructive and cultural experience to children and adults alike.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pmSat-Sun: 15h00 till 19h00 pmJuly & August Mon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pm

THE LEBANESE MARINE AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM - JEITAWith 2000 species and over 5000 specimens of marine wildlife, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum boasts the largest collection of mummified sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, fossils, mammals and so much more.

Opening HoursMon-Sun: 08h00 am till 07h00 pm

GIBRAN MUSEUM - BCHARREThe Monastery of Mar Sarkis St. Sergio in Gibrans’ native town Bsharreh has been transformed into a museum in 1975. The contents of Gibrans studio in New York, including his furniture, his personal belongings, his private library, his manuscripts and 440 original paintings are present in the Museum. Nowadays, the hermitage of the Monastery, an old cave, became Gibran’s grave.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon - Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmWinter: Monday & National Holidays Closed/ Tue till Sun: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

MACAM (MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM) - ALITA (BYBLOS)MACAM is a cultural institution dedicated to exhibiting, documenting, and preserving art in Lebanon. 400 Sculptures, 55 Artists - The largest ever exhibition of sculptures in Lebanon.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays ClosedFri-Sun: 12h00 pm till SunsetTue-Wed & Thu on appointment

BYBLOS WAX MUSEUM - BYBLOSThe Historic Wax Museum in Byblos takes visitors back to the Phoenician era and guides them all the way to modern times and into Lebanon’s recent history, including independence in 1943. The museum, which was originally opened in 1970, also provides exhibits showcasing Lebanese rural life.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 pm till 06h00 pm

LEBANESE MILITARY MUSEUM - YARZEHThe Lebanese Military Museum is part of the Lebanese Armed Forces and dedicated for the preservation of old Lebanese military antiques. The old weapons constitute a major element in the museum, with swords and axes hanging on the walls. In addition the place includes old pistols, photos and paintings, with some dating back to the Ottoman rule.

SILK MUSEUM - BSOUS - ALEYSilk production in Lebanon goes back to the Middle Ages and in the nineteenth century. It became the main activity for a large section of the population, creating great social and economic change in the lives of the Lebanese. The Silk Museum has become an important reference of ecological, cultural and economic history.

Opening HoursMay to SeptemberMonday closedTue-Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

MARIE BAZ MUSEUM - DEIR EL KAMARThe Seraglio of the Emir Fakhreddine II Maan, this beautiful palace today houses the Marie Baz wax museum. The Baz family together with the “Grevin museum” in Paris; founded this small museum in which are exhibited more than 70 wax models or sculptures representing some of Lebanon’s historical personalities.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MOUSSA CASTLE - DEIR EL KAMARA realized dream 1945-2006 of a single-handed Lebanese artist: Moussa Maamari. A middle-aged like castle and a museum exhibiting hydraulic and mobile statues sampling Lebanese heritage and traditions as well as a unique large collection of weapons.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 06h00 pm

TERBOL MUSEUM - ZAHLEThe museum is an old farmhouse belonging to the Rami family. This liwan type house is built from sundried bricks coated with clay and marl, then whitewashed. The roof is made of wooden beam covered with reeds and tamped clay. A wide collection of old tools are exposed, formerly used by Lebanese farmers.

Opening HoursMay to NovemberMon-Sun: 10h00am till 06h00 pm

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MIM MUSEUM - MINERAL MUSEUM - SODECOConsidered to be one of the world’s paramount private collections for the variety & quality of its minerals. The museum offers a total of 1480 minerals (300 species) from 60 different countries, over 1300 m² of 9 galleries.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 10h00 am till 01h00 pm / 02h00 pm till 06h00 pm

AUB MUSEUM - HAMRAFounded in 1868, the American University Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. It holds an important collection of objects coming from Lebanon and neighboring countries, covering the period from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic era.

Opening HoursSaturday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Mon-Fri: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

USJ PREHISTORY MUSEUM - SODECOThe Lebanese Prehistory Museum exhibits artifacts collected since the end of the XIXth century by the Jesuit fathers. The collection relates to the evolution of the prehistoric societies who lived on the Lebanese territory from the Paleolithic to the Chalcolithic.

Opening HoursMonday, Thursday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat: 09h00 am till 03h00 pm

ROBERT MOUAWAD PRIVATE MUSEUM - ZOKAK EL BLATA mixture of Oriental and Occidental cultures, the museum is an Arab Palace built in 1891 by Mr. Henri Pharaon, that hosts Robert Mouawads’ collection of books and preserved manuscripts, ceramics, pottery, unique carpets, icons, Chinese porcelain, sophisticated jewelry pieces, mosaics, metal and wooden panels.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

PLANET DISCOVERY (THE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE MUSEUM) - DOWNTOWNThe science museum was founded in 1999 as the first permanent children’s museum in Lebanon. It offers hands-on learning and edutainment opportunities to youth of all age ranges through diverse live experiences. It is also used as an innovative dynamic space that helps providing education to kids and widening their scientific knowledge, in an attractive and entertaining atmosphere.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 09h00 till 06h00 pmSat-Sun: 10h30 till 07h00 pm

BYBLOS FOSSIL MUSEUM (MEMORY OF TIME) - BYBLOSOur exhibition can go back in time 100 million yearswith our largest collection of fossils extracted from Haqil, Hgula and Ennamoura, three villages internationally known for their rich quarries of fossils, fish, crustaceans and plants, and for their unique species highly conserved in the world.

Opening HoursDaily: Winter: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm / Summer: 09h00 am till 08h00 pm

OPEN AIR SCULPTURE MUSEUM (THE BASBOUS BROTHERS HOUSE) - RACHANAMichel, Youssef and Alfred Basbous were all born in Rachana and never wanted to leave their hometown. Instead, they used their incredible talent as sculptors to turn Rachana into a village of Fine Arts by excellence. They created open-air sculptures and hosted in 1994 an international sculpture event where artists were asked to contribute to the ever-growing outdoor museum in Rachana.

SOAP MUSEUM - SIDONThe Sidon Soap Museum traces the history of soap making in the region, its development and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can see a demonstration of how traditional olive oil soaps are made and learn about the history of the “hammam” (bath) traditions.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE DEBBANÉ PALACE - SIDONThe Debbané Palace is an 18th century house depicting the elements of an Arab Ottoman Dar with a main courtyard. The Debbané foundation restored the building with the goal of transforming it into a museum exposing the impact of the Ottoman Period on Saida’s rich architectural history.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon - Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MLEETA RESISTANCE MUSEUM - MLEETA (NABATIEH)The first site of its type narrating the history of a phase continuing to be lived in Lebanon, the country of culture, civilization, and history, Mleeta is a terrestrial and sub-terrestrial museum aimed at closely identifying the unique experience of the Islamic resistance in Lebanon against the Israeli enemy from the beginning of the occupation of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, in 1982.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

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DISCOVER SOME OF THESE MUSEUMS WITH WILD DISCOVERY BEIRUT & ITS AUTHENTIC MUSEUMS (6 HOURS)Visit of the below Museums:The National Museum of Beirut / BDL Money Museum / Crypt Museum / MIM Museum Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 2 persons)

$75 per person Including Transportation; Guide & Entrance fees

PALACES & MUSEUMS TOUR (8 HOURS)Visit of Sidon old souks, Soap Museum & Debbané Palace. Lunch on your own expenses. Continue to the Chouf, visit of Beiteddine Palace & Marie Baz MuseumEvery Wednesday @ 08h30 - (Minimum of 4 persons)

$100 per person Including Transportation, guide & Entrance fees

WEEKEND ESCAPE TOUR (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT)Day 1: Saturday - In the morning, visit of The Sursock Museum in Ashrafieh. Continue to visit of The Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum in Jeita & MACAM Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita-Byblos. Lunch & dinner on your own expenses.Overnight at the hotel in Byblos

Day 2: Sunday - Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Byblos Wax Museum & Byblos Fossil Museum. Continue to Rachana and visit of The Open air Sculpture Museum. Lunch on your own expenses. On the way back to Beirut, visit of The Museum of Modern Art (Aishti).

Valid till end of 2016(Excluding Summer & Holidays: New Year, Easter, Fitr, Adha, Christmas & Valentine) (Minimum of 4 persons)

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THE SURSOCK MUSEUM - ASHRAFIEHSursock Museum is one in a series of architecturally stunning mansions which once housed Beirut’s aristocracy, the majority are still privately owned. But on his death in 1951, wealthy arts patron Nicholas Ibrahim Sursock bequeathed his 1912 Italianate mansion to the City of Beirut, stipulating that it be a museum. The Museum is finally reopened in October 2015 after 7 years of renovation.

Opening HoursTuesday Closed Wed/ Fri-Mon: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmThu: 12h00 pm till 09h00 pm

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT - MATHAFThe principal museum of archeology in Lebanon. The museum has collections totaling about 100,000 objects, most of which are antiquities and medieval finds from excavations undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities. About 1300 artifacts are exhibited, ranging in date from prehistoric time to the medieval Mamluk period.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

BDL MONEY MUSEUM - HAMRABanque Du Liban Lebanon’s currency museum for old and rare banknotes.Discover the Lebanese currency history, how it evolved, how the designs changed over the years. Lebanon’s first banknotes were issued by the Bank of Syria and Greater Lebanon (Banque du Syrie et Grand-Liban) in 1925. In 1939, the Lebanese currency was officially separated from that of Syria.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Fri: 09h00 am till 01h00 pmSat: 09h00 am till 12h00 pm

CRYPT MUSEUM - DOWN TOWNThe museum is a crypt underneath the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Beirut where oil lamps, pipes, clay and terra cotta pots, miniature statues, and crosses found in various digs are displayed. Visitors can meander along a narrow metal walkway to 12 stops to view mosaics, burial chambers, engravings on stones and columns, and tombstones.

Opening HoursDaily from 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (AISHTI) - JAL EL DIBThe Aïshti Foundation is part of a 35,000 square-meter complex that includes fashion boutiques, bookshop, restaurants, a spa... It includes one of the largest contemporary art museums in the region: works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Giuseppe Penone and Michelangelo Pistoletto and a large collection by famous artists such as Christopher Wool, Gerhard Richter, Franz West, Richard Prince, etc.

Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday Closed Wed-Sat: 11h00 am till 08h00 pmSun: 12h00 pm till 08h00 pm

WONDERS OF THE SEA - JDEIDEHUnlock the secrets of the aquatic world with a visit to “The Wonders of the sea”. Join us for an educational voyage of discovery to the mysteries and magic of marine life. 10 minutes from the heart of Beirut, set within a traditional Lebanon house and its garden, “The Wonders of the sea” museum offers an instructive and cultural experience to children and adults alike.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pmSat-Sun: 15h00 till 19h00 pmJuly & August Mon-Fri: 08h30 till 13h30 pm

THE LEBANESE MARINE AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM - JEITAWith 2000 species and over 5000 specimens of marine wildlife, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum boasts the largest collection of mummified sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, fossils, mammals and so much more.

Opening HoursMon-Sun: 08h00 am till 07h00 pm

GIBRAN MUSEUM - BCHARREThe Monastery of Mar Sarkis St. Sergio in Gibrans’ native town Bsharreh has been transformed into a museum in 1975. The contents of Gibrans studio in New York, including his furniture, his personal belongings, his private library, his manuscripts and 440 original paintings are present in the Museum. Nowadays, the hermitage of the Monastery, an old cave, became Gibran’s grave.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon - Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pmWinter: Monday & National Holidays Closed/ Tue till Sun: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

MACAM (MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM) - ALITA (BYBLOS)MACAM is a cultural institution dedicated to exhibiting, documenting, and preserving art in Lebanon. 400 Sculptures, 55 Artists - The largest ever exhibition of sculptures in Lebanon.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays ClosedFri-Sun: 12h00 pm till SunsetTue-Wed & Thu on appointment

BYBLOS WAX MUSEUM - BYBLOSThe Historic Wax Museum in Byblos takes visitors back to the Phoenician era and guides them all the way to modern times and into Lebanon’s recent history, including independence in 1943. The museum, which was originally opened in 1970, also provides exhibits showcasing Lebanese rural life.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 pm till 06h00 pm

LEBANESE MILITARY MUSEUM - YARZEHThe Lebanese Military Museum is part of the Lebanese Armed Forces and dedicated for the preservation of old Lebanese military antiques. The old weapons constitute a major element in the museum, with swords and axes hanging on the walls. In addition the place includes old pistols, photos and paintings, with some dating back to the Ottoman rule.

SILK MUSEUM - BSOUS - ALEYSilk production in Lebanon goes back to the Middle Ages and in the nineteenth century. It became the main activity for a large section of the population, creating great social and economic change in the lives of the Lebanese. The Silk Museum has become an important reference of ecological, cultural and economic history.

Opening HoursMay to SeptemberMonday closedTue-Sun: 10h00 am till 06h00 pm

MARIE BAZ MUSEUM - DEIR EL KAMARThe Seraglio of the Emir Fakhreddine II Maan, this beautiful palace today houses the Marie Baz wax museum. The Baz family together with the “Grevin museum” in Paris; founded this small museum in which are exhibited more than 70 wax models or sculptures representing some of Lebanon’s historical personalities.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MOUSSA CASTLE - DEIR EL KAMARA realized dream 1945-2006 of a single-handed Lebanese artist: Moussa Maamari. A middle-aged like castle and a museum exhibiting hydraulic and mobile statues sampling Lebanese heritage and traditions as well as a unique large collection of weapons.

Opening HoursSummer: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 08h00 pmWinter: Mon-Sun: 08h00 am till 06h00 pm

TERBOL MUSEUM - ZAHLEThe museum is an old farmhouse belonging to the Rami family. This liwan type house is built from sundried bricks coated with clay and marl, then whitewashed. The roof is made of wooden beam covered with reeds and tamped clay. A wide collection of old tools are exposed, formerly used by Lebanese farmers.

Opening HoursMay to NovemberMon-Sun: 10h00am till 06h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF BEIRUT THE MUSEUMS OF THE NORTH THE MUSEUMS OF MOUNT LEBANON & BEQAA

DISCOVER LEBANON MUSEUMS 2016

MIM MUSEUM - MINERAL MUSEUM - SODECOConsidered to be one of the world’s paramount private collections for the variety & quality of its minerals. The museum offers a total of 1480 minerals (300 species) from 60 different countries, over 1300 m² of 9 galleries.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 10h00 am till 01h00 pm / 02h00 pm till 06h00 pm

AUB MUSEUM - HAMRAFounded in 1868, the American University Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. It holds an important collection of objects coming from Lebanon and neighboring countries, covering the period from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic era.

Opening HoursSaturday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Mon-Fri: 09h00 am till 05h00 pm

USJ PREHISTORY MUSEUM - SODECOThe Lebanese Prehistory Museum exhibits artifacts collected since the end of the XIXth century by the Jesuit fathers. The collection relates to the evolution of the prehistoric societies who lived on the Lebanese territory from the Paleolithic to the Chalcolithic.

Opening HoursMonday, Thursday, Sunday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat: 09h00 am till 03h00 pm

ROBERT MOUAWAD PRIVATE MUSEUM - ZOKAK EL BLATA mixture of Oriental and Occidental cultures, the museum is an Arab Palace built in 1891 by Mr. Henri Pharaon, that hosts Robert Mouawads’ collection of books and preserved manuscripts, ceramics, pottery, unique carpets, icons, Chinese porcelain, sophisticated jewelry pieces, mosaics, metal and wooden panels.

Opening HoursMonday & National Holidays Closed Tue-Sun: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

PLANET DISCOVERY (THE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE MUSEUM) - DOWNTOWNThe science museum was founded in 1999 as the first permanent children’s museum in Lebanon. It offers hands-on learning and edutainment opportunities to youth of all age ranges through diverse live experiences. It is also used as an innovative dynamic space that helps providing education to kids and widening their scientific knowledge, in an attractive and entertaining atmosphere.

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 09h00 till 06h00 pmSat-Sun: 10h30 till 07h00 pm

BYBLOS FOSSIL MUSEUM (MEMORY OF TIME) - BYBLOSOur exhibition can go back in time 100 million yearswith our largest collection of fossils extracted from Haqil, Hgula and Ennamoura, three villages internationally known for their rich quarries of fossils, fish, crustaceans and plants, and for their unique species highly conserved in the world.

Opening HoursDaily: Winter: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm / Summer: 09h00 am till 08h00 pm

OPEN AIR SCULPTURE MUSEUM (THE BASBOUS BROTHERS HOUSE) - RACHANAMichel, Youssef and Alfred Basbous were all born in Rachana and never wanted to leave their hometown. Instead, they used their incredible talent as sculptors to turn Rachana into a village of Fine Arts by excellence. They created open-air sculptures and hosted in 1994 an international sculpture event where artists were asked to contribute to the ever-growing outdoor museum in Rachana.

SOAP MUSEUM - SIDONThe Sidon Soap Museum traces the history of soap making in the region, its development and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can see a demonstration of how traditional olive oil soaps are made and learn about the history of the “hammam” (bath) traditions.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon-Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

THE DEBBANÉ PALACE - SIDONThe Debbané Palace is an 18th century house depicting the elements of an Arab Ottoman Dar with a main courtyard. The Debbané foundation restored the building with the goal of transforming it into a museum exposing the impact of the Ottoman Period on Saida’s rich architectural history.

Opening HoursFriday & National Holidays closedMon - Sun: 09h00 am till 06h00 pm

MLEETA RESISTANCE MUSEUM - MLEETA (NABATIEH)The first site of its type narrating the history of a phase continuing to be lived in Lebanon, the country of culture, civilization, and history, Mleeta is a terrestrial and sub-terrestrial museum aimed at closely identifying the unique experience of the Islamic resistance in Lebanon against the Israeli enemy from the beginning of the occupation of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, in 1982.

Opening HoursDaily: 09h00 am till 04h00 pm

THE MUSEUMS OF THE SOUTH

YOUR DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Lebanon-Syria-UAE

Whether you are planning an incentive trip to Lebanon, a product launching in Syria, or a teambuilding experience in Dubai, Wild Discovery is your destination specialist.

VIP Meet and Assist at airport Transfers & Car rental Assistance with visa formalities Hotel reservations Daily Tours & Themed Excursions Cultural Programs in Lebanon, Syria & Jordan Cultural Programs in Lebanon, Syria & Jordan Guaranteed Departures Conferences, seminars and incentive programs Organization of Gala dinners and special events Team building activities Permanent assistance during the whole stay