Beirut Art Center

Beirut Art Center is an art museum occupying a converted factory building along the Beirut River. The space spreads across two floors with exhibition areas, a bookstore, auditorium, media library, and café.

The center was founded in 2009 by five artists and curators who transformed an abandoned industrial building into a contemporary art venue. This conversion made it an important gathering point for Beirut's artistic community.

The space brings together artists and visitors who encounter recent works from regional and international creators, with opportunities to engage directly with artistic practitioners. The programming reflects the artistic conversations happening in Beirut today.

The venue sits in an industrial area along the Beirut River and is best reached on foot or by car. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and flexible opening hours that vary with current exhibitions and events.

The center was featured in 2011 by New York's New Museum as an example of meaningful museum work in a complex city. This international recognition showed how an artist-led project could have global reach and influence.

Location: Beirut

Inception: 2009

Website: http://beirutartcenter.org

GPS coordinates: 33.87998,35.53048

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40