Nicolas Sursock Museum, Beirut: Tickets, Tours, Hours, Address, Nicolas Sursock Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
Nicolas Sursock Museum
Nicolas Sursock Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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4.5
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40 contributions
waow
Jan 2020
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
Written October 6, 2020
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Hanan H
Salwa, Kuwait31 contributions
Architectural wow
Aug 2019
It is a modern art and contemporary art museum.
The white walls, the arches and small versions of rose windows surprise you because of the building stands out in middle of the dark lanes.
Make sure you visit the place during its opening hours.
The white walls, the arches and small versions of rose windows surprise you because of the building stands out in middle of the dark lanes.
Make sure you visit the place during its opening hours.
Written July 2, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Myles
Jounieh, Lebanon66 contributions
A must visit place
Jan 2020
I go to Sursock frequently. The exhibitions are of international standard and entrance is free. The location is convenient and special. I recommend the gift shop. It has an excellent selection. Visitors to Beirut can't afford to miss this museum and gallery.
Written March 6, 2020
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Cathy K
Branford, CT69 contributions
Great Museum
Feb 2020
This beautiful museum of modern art is located in a mansion that had been willed by Nicolas Sursock to the Lebanese people to be used as an art museum. One of the original rooms of the mansion has been restored and the rest turned into a beautiful space to display the paintings and other art. I especially loved the Helen Khan exhibit in the basement of the museum. Highly recommend!
Written February 10, 2020
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dmittleman
Palm Beach Gardens, FL1,344 contributions
Eclectic Collection
Oct 2019
This beautifully restored mansion has a large collection representing all types of genres as well as some restored rooms. No matter what your taste in art, this museum makes for a great visit as it has something for everyone. Well lit and displayed, this is a great museum.
Written January 5, 2020
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Peter Slabbaert
Bornem, Belgium1,156 contributions
nice museum in the very heart of Beirut
Dec 2019
Part of our trilogy when visiting the musea in Beirut.
This museum houses some very beautiful contemporary art as well as modern art and art from Lebanese artists. At the time of our visit there was exhibition of Pablo Picasso. Incredible how a museum is located in downtown Beirut.
This museum houses some very beautiful contemporary art as well as modern art and art from Lebanese artists. At the time of our visit there was exhibition of Pablo Picasso. Incredible how a museum is located in downtown Beirut.
Written December 31, 2019
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Ava Smith
Ontario, Canada18 contributions
Awesome modern art museum
Nov 2019
A must see in Beirut. It’s a free museum (they accept donations) with a permanent collection and a temporary one (there was a Picasso’s one when I went).
Written November 19, 2019
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AmrBadran
Cairo, Egypt331 contributions
Interesting Glimpse of Local Culture and History
Sep 2019
Staff are nice and the place is very well organized.
Would have loved to see more descriptions of the pieces, and the closed parts to be open.
Would have loved to see more descriptions of the pieces, and the closed parts to be open.
Written November 17, 2019
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jasonmatzner
Los Angeles, California23 contributions
Small but interesting
Nov 2019
This is a small but interesting art museum, in a gorgeous building - the building is as much what you are seeing as the art. There was a small Picasso show when we went, which was an added bonus.
Written November 12, 2019
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Humaira
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15 contributions
lebanese history places
Nov 2019
When we visited all the Lebanese history places, the visit of this museum of contemporary art is a surprise. The collections are well highlighted and the diversity takes us to another Lebanon always in adequacy with its history and its present time.
The basement dedicated to Baalbek is rich and gives a thorough study of the history of the Bekaa.
To do with big and small.
The basement dedicated to Baalbek is rich and gives a thorough study of the history of the Bekaa.
To do with big and small.
Written November 7, 2019
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Angel_lucy16
0 contributions
Hello I'm thinking of doing my wedding photoshoot there, I was wondering if there's a price we have to pay ?
MoChehab53
Orlando, FL778 contributions
Your best bet is to ask you hem direct. I believe it is free, according to memory from a relative who did that a few years back. Give them a call.
Michalis C
Nicosia, Cyprus8 contributions
Do you know about entrance fee?
joseimfigueira
Geneva, Switzerland305 contributions
Free. No fee.
Lily
Beirut, Lebanon112 contributions
I heard that there is a restaurant in the museum that serves good breakfast. What's the price range of their menu? Thanks!
Susan L
Willowbrook, Illinois, United States0 contributions
We did not eat at the museum. However, if you're looking for a great breakfast, I'd suggest Le Cafe Sursock which is about a half block away. The traditional breakfast is enough to share for two and was reasonably priced at 15 thousand I believe.
Julie V
Nantes, France0 contributions
Bonjour,
le musée Sursock est-il gratuit ou payant?
Et quand rouvre-t-il ?
Merci
Issa Maalouf
Beirut, Lebanon3,012 contributions
c'est gratuit Julie
Frequently Asked Questions about Nicolas Sursock Museum
- Nicolas Sursock Museum is open:
- Wed - Wed 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thu - Thu 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Fri - Mon 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- We recommend booking Nicolas Sursock Museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 3 Nicolas Sursock Museum tours on Tripadvisor
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