Art Places
BEIRUT ART CENTER
Beirut Art Center is a non-profit association, space and platform dedicated to contemporary art in Lebanon, it programs regular schedules of exhibitions all year long.
Opening Hours:
From Monday to Saturday 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Address:
Jisr El Wati – Off Corniche an Nahr. Building 13, Street 97, Zone 66 Adlieh. Beirut, Lebanon.
+961 (0) 1 397 018
beirutartcenter.org
BEIRUT EXHIBITION CENTER
Beirut Exhibition Center’s mission is to promote and develop greater recognition and appreciation of contemporary art throughout Beirut and the region. Beirut Exhibition Center is a non-profit space that provides a collaborative environment for art museums, galleries, artist collectives and cultural institutions. Exhibitions are drawn from artists projects created on site, galleries collaborations, travelling museums shows and a full calendar of public art programs.
Opening Hours:
11:00am – 8:00pm
Adress:
+ 961 (0) 1 962 000
www.beirutexhibitioncenter.com
HANGAR UMAN
The HANGAR, an UMAM Documentation & Research project, is an independent platform that facilitates debate and exchange through artistic and cultural practices. It seeks to stimulate reflection on past individual and collective memories and art practices related to the use of archives.
Opening Hours:
From Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 09:00 pm
Adress: Slim Residence, Haret Hreik
Beirut – Lebanon
+ 961 (0)1 273 881
www.umam-dr.org/
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT
A museum created in 1942, collecting antiques and objects dating from the Prehistory era until the 19th century AD such as sarcophagi, mosaics, jewelries, icons, ceramics, woodwork and weapons. The museum was closed in 1975 when the war started but re-opened its doors in 1997. The entry fee is very cheap 5.000 L.L (€2.40, 3$) and for under 18 years old and students it is 1.000 L.L (€0.48, 0$).
Opening Hours :
From Thursday to Friday from 9 am until 5 pm.
Address: Mathaf
www.beirutnationalmuseum.com
SURSOCK MUSEUM
Located in Achrafieh, in a region called Tabaris and was created in 1913. The building is a typical representation of the 18th century architecture of a Lebanese palace, the museum is devoted to contemporary art, Lebanese and International art is permanently displayed in the preserved interior. Unfortunately, the museum is under renovation until the end of 2012.
BEIT BEIRUT MUSEUM
Literally meaning “house of Beirut”, this museum will be divided in two parts; a side concerning the memory of the war of Beirut and the other on the history of Beirut. This museum is funded by Youssef Haidar (Lebanese architect), the municipality of Paris, the French Government and the municipality of Beirut. It will open its doors in 2013.
More information
www.beitbeirut.org
THE ROBERT MOUAWAD PRIVATE MUSEUM
This Arab Palace, built by Mr. Henri Pharaon in 1911, near the “Grand Serail” (the headquarter of the Prime Minister), is located in the Central District of Beirut. This 100-year-old palace was revived to become Robert Mouawad’s museum. It is mainly inspired by his private collection, but you can also find the precious collection of Henri Pharaon. The museum contains jewelry, metal work, antiquities, icons, Islamic pottery, Chinese porcelain, carpets and books. You will enjoy, in the jewelry section, a unique and precious diamond of 69 carats “the Excelsior” that was brought by jeweler Robert Mouawad himself. You will also see the very first printed Koran, steles of Palmyra, and a very rich library, with tales of travelers. The Robert Mouawad Private Museum constitutes an important cultural heritage and is a reference in the Middle East.
Army road – zokak el blat Beirut – Lebanon
T. +961 1 98 09 70 F. +961 1 98 09 70
E-mail: info@rmpm.info
www.rmpm.info
