Sursock Museum in Tripoli

Have not seen the inside because it is still being reinovated, but it is pretty lame from outside

Closed until New Year (I was told)

I dont see the museum but I love it because its in lb and I looooooove lebanon

Wonderful, incredibly historic museum with great galleries. The exterior is beautiful, with handmade stained glass windows. A must visit!

The museum is temporarily closed due to renovations. According to the guard it will open in spring of 2022.The nice cafe in front of the museum is open.

I took the “before” picture and I’m waiting for the renovation to take the “after”. This place got damaged from the Beirut Blast and we’re waiting for it to shine again. I took pictures of old trees in the sursock streets, one of them is aged since 1983...

The building is really impressive. The permanent collection is a mixed bunch, and not thoughtfully put together. However, in the basement gallery, which the largest one in it, held a magnificent exhibition about Helen Khal, a Lebanese artist egi, along with her husband, Yusuf Khal, played a major role in the artistic scene on the 60s and 70s Beirut. These two painting were tributes to Rothko.

The Sursock Museum is a private villa which was turned into a contemporary art museum housing collections from prominent Lebanese and International artists. The building itself is beautiful and a great example of Lebanese architecture. The collection changes a lot and includes modern art, Japanese engravings, old photographs... One of my favorite exhibition was "Baalbek, archives of an Eternity" but I also really enjoyed the latest Picasso exhibition.

This place is full of art and love, and the entrance is for free!I recommend visiting this museum, theres a shop there and café as well!

Such a beautiful building from the outside.. Inside very powerful art, pretty amazing, never experienced so much emotions in a museum. The entrence fee is not compulsory and you can take pictures inside!

A must see in Beirut. It’s a free museum (they accept donationswith a permanent collection and a temporary one (there was a Picasso’s one when I went).

Great museum. Lots of different kind of art. The staff is really friendly and helpful to your needs. There is free wifi, lots of events, food and cafe and a nice shop. The history of the building is nice, and is defiantly worth coming for the events.

Sursock is a free and amazing contemporary art museum in Beirut central area with a permanent exhibition that is often paired with other temporary exhibitions. The museum presents an interesting perspective on Arabic art, showing the richness of Arabic artists work and its relationship with the political context on which is embedded. The high point for me is the way the museum makes you reflect on the colonial approach of the so called western art and art critics towards the east, and how Arabic art has dealt with this place of the other to the west as a place of resistance and agency.When I visited the Museum (sep/2019the temporary exhibition was about the city of Balbeque. A really interesting exhibition on the way Balbeque has become a place of a cultural dispute by different actors across history.

No entry fee, a tiny donation is enough. A wonderful art museum. If you are an art lover you should definitely see this place.

Cant wait for the Picasso exhibition next month

The museum only opened a few years ago on a previously private estate and is accessible to the public for free (you are able to donate to the museum at the reception in the entrance hall).You can see some of the original rooms from the mansion and during my visit they showed a super interesting exhibition on Baalbek (city in Lebanonand its rich history. Definitely a must see.I also spent quite some time in the library finding some books in German about Baalbek and the exploration done there over the years.Also check out the museum store outside of the museum next to the coffee.

Beautiful museum with a fantastic collection. The museum cafe is also a green oasis in Beirut

A worthy to visit museum at the heart of the city. Excellent historical and cultural exhibitions professionally and beautifully done. A must visit.

Best Museum in Beirit great collection and amazing exhibitions

Wonderful building, great neighbourhood, and nice exhibitions, altogether tell a lot about Beirut

A must do when you are in Beirut. Situated in a nice area. A pretty diverse modern art collection. And after the visit one can enjoy the nice restaurant. Worthwhile!

I loved this museum. It was nicely curated. Interesting themes. In the floor -2 Elina Brotheruss works were fresh. Sale Arabe on the floor 1 was amazing. Highly recommend visiting this free entrance museum.

A gem! This place is one of the most interesting and beautiful places to visit, contains artworks of Lebanese artists and they have many great exhibitions that are done very often. I highly recommend everyone to visit.

Very beautiful paintings, its a must see.They have contemporary and classic art, they also have collections which is nice to get to know the work of an artist.You dont get bored because in each room theres something new and different.The museum is very well organized and easy to visit.

Interesting collection of art. Beautiful building. Free!

Impressive place for contemporary art. Very professional and ambitious. Must see in Beirut.

Really nice museum. Interesting exhibitions. Worth a look! Staff a little unfriendly.

A stunning building and a wonderful collection of contemporary art. Lebanon has had a checkered modern history and the artists convey this experience and its impact on the minds of the population beautifully. There is a wonderful balance between the elegance and opulence of the architecture from a period of wealth contrasted with the harsh and confronting contemporary depictions of how the rest of Lebanon suffered during subsequent wars and current political situation

Beautiful building with permanent and temporary exhibitions. No charge, but donations, so a must visit if you like art. Some wonderful pieces on display 💟

It is one of the oldest museum in lebanon, this place is in our must-see list in Beirut.

You may want to visit the museum just to admire the architecture. Sadly, little is left from the original interior layout, but was left is worth seeing.The museum has a small permanent collection, but its nonetheless interesting.The grand hall features exhibitions and competitions that may or may not be interesting as this depends on personal taste. If you are in Beirut and would like to have your cultural fix, then the museum is a must. Btw, entrance is free.

The building of the Museum itself is already very beautiful. It features elements of Arabic and Turkish Ottoman architecture. The space of the museum and its collection is very interesting. The temporary exhibition galleries feature local and international artists. The cafe outside and the patio are pleasant spaces for the end of the visitation.

This modern and contemporary art museum aims to produce knowledge on art practices in the region and support local art production. The highlights of our visit include the Salon Arabe for its marvelous decoration and the Engaged Art zone where are featured a series of works from Lebanese artists who use their talent to protest against political and social injustices. Find more pictures on my Instagram (kelledstyleand more info on my blog ;-)

I had high expectations for this museum and I found myself disappointed by the exhibitions on display. Nevertheless, I appreciate the fact that the work of local artists are being displayed to the public and are being constantly changing (new artists around every 2 monthsallowing numerous and diverse artists to share their work. On another note, what made my visit worthy was the beauty of the building and its rooms.

A beautiful palace with modern art paintings and sculptures. The cafe outside is modern and cozy.

Its an interesting visit, but not a priority if you are in Beirut just for a few days.

Very nice place and great exhibitions. The place is well taken care of. It’s free, so it’s definitely a go to place in Beirut.

Beautiful building and art. Make sure to have a coffee or a drink at the museum cafe.

definitely worth a visit. presented more contemporary art, but many interesting historical artifacts, as well as preserved the historical design and the filling of individual rooms. next to a good restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere.

Beautiful building and its free, just not a significant collection of international art... But Def good for local art...

This is one of the rare art museums in the city of Beirut. It features temporary exhibits and has a permanent collection that focuses on the work of Lebanese artists. Another attraction is the building of the museum. Visitors are frequently fascinated by its architecture and design. A recent renovation makes it just as worthy of a visit as the featured art. Highly recommended.

A gem in the heart of Sursock, Beirut. I have been here 3 times and will come back. The size makes it good for a one or two hour browse. Then the cafe and small shop are well worth a stop. The date cake is a real treat :)

We dont go to TONS of museums but really love this one! Its a beautiful old building, recently renovated, and its a manageable size. We loved the downstairs temporary exhibition, and also recommend the cafe next door for a coffee.

Small, well-kept museum. Lovely outdoor cafe available to the left when you enter the museum grounds. Beautiful for a coffee or glass of wine. The museum is donation based and there’s no entry fee. The entire place can be toured in under an hour if you’re quick. Not sure how often things change there, but it seems to be an active museum. Guards/stafd inside weren’t too observant (busy playing on their phonesor intrusive at all.

Nicolas Sursock Museum is a modern art museum full of beautiful history of an amazing time amd period in Beirut the early 1900s.The rich Sursock family amazing created the different palaces in the area to show case there beauty.It is one recommended to visit and see the period architectural beauty and of course the contemporary art museum.

A Great cultural location in the heart of Beirut, with a permanent Art collection, as well as temporary exhibits. In addition to the various lectures and workshops pertaining to art architecture and cultural issues

The modern and contemporary art museum, Nicolas Sursock museum, reflects the cultural artistic side of the beautiful Beirut.Free of charge nd for no costs, you can enjoy a tour in Sursocks museum admiring many paintings and sculptures.Many exhibitions have been held here, but also permanent collections of modern art

A must visit museum if in Beirut. The building itself is worth the trip and the art is just as good. There is a small cafe that is great once you are done with the visit.

A real gem in the heart of Beirut. The Palace was built in the 19th century and hosts some of the most interesting exhibitions in town, plus a marvellous permanent collection.Also, the shop has a great selection of local designers and artisans works, and the bar on the esplanade offers a fantastic atmosphere.

Free and worth a visit. The building its more impressive than the collection, but be sure to check out the poster collection highlight past museum openings in the downstairs library. Excellent signage.