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National Museum of Beirut, Beirut

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National Museum of Beirut survived the area's frequent conflict and adversity, preserving a diverse collection of archaeological objects. Opened in 1942, the museum exhibits roughly 1,300 artifacts excavated from the country's earliest prehistoric settlements and sites dating back to the more recent Mamluk dynasty. Roam across two floors of displays, stopping on the hour at the audiovisual room for a short film depicting the collection's preservation during the war years. Exhibits are displayed in English. Work out when and for how long to visit National Museum of Beirut and other Beirut attractions using our handy Beirut route builder site .

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• By 934benitob

  Excelente museu, muito organizado, com exposições interessantes, em ordem cronológica da história do Líbano. Recomendo conhecer os sítios arqueológicos e no final da viagem ir ao museu para ver as peç...  more »

  Excellent museum, very organized, with interesting exhibitions, in chronological order of the history of Lebanon. I recommend to know the archaeological sites and at the end of the trip go to the museum to see the pieces found in various locations.
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• By marijokm

  Se trata de un museo con mucha riqueza. Sabía que no nos iba a defraudar. Imperdonable si no se visita  more »

  It is a museum with a lot of wealth. I knew he wasn't going to let us down. Unforgivable if you don't visit
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• By Lucreția Pop

  It's definitely not a large place for a country with such a rich history, but it's perfect for a few hours. The building itself is beautiful, not to mention everything exhibited. The staff are also welcoming and helpful, definitely worth visiting!

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• By Martin Burrow

  Very nice cool and calm museum. Not a huge number of artifacts, but enough to keep you occupied for a leisurely stroll round. My advice would be to visit the sites (Baalbek, Byblos) first and then come to the museum after - that way you will know the context of what you are looking at in the museum.

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