National Museum of Beirut

National Museum of Beirut, located in the Lebanese capital, is a significant cultural institution that beautifully narrates the region’s millennia-old history.

Its collection boasts over 100,000 artefacts, spanning from prehistoric times to the Ottoman era. Visitors are taken on a chronological journey through exhibits showcasing sculptures, ceramics, mosaics, and jewellery excavated from sites across Lebanon.

Notable highlights include the Phoenician gilded bronze figurines and the Byblos sarcophagi, offering a glimpse into the ancient civilizations that once thrived here. The museum, which speaks of Beirut’s resilience, was meticulously restored after being severely damaged during the Lebanese Civil War (1975 to 1990) and the Beirut Port Explosion (2020), symbolising the city’s enduring spirit.