Museum of Lebanese Prehistory, Archaeological museum at Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
The Museum of Lebanese Prehistory at Saint Joseph University displays excavated materials from archaeological sites throughout the country. Its collections feature stone implements, pottery from early farming communities, and skeletal remains spanning thousands of years.
The museum opened in 2000 but draws on collections gathered by Jesuit scholars over more than a century. The connection to the university's research activities gave it access to materials from decades of field investigations.
The collections reveal how people lived and made tools during prehistoric times through objects recovered from the land. These finds help visitors understand the daily lives of those who came before written history.
The museum sits in central Beirut and operates on a limited schedule during the week. Calling ahead before your visit helps ensure the museum is open and to arrange a guided tour if interested.
The institution actively conducts archaeological investigations in the region rather than simply displaying past discoveries. New findings from these ongoing projects periodically add fresh insights to what is known about prehistoric settlement patterns.
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