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Welcome to Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Learn about this vibrant museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art of the Arab world.

What’s On

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Adults

Workshop

Art Lesson with artist Ismail Azzam

Every Sunday and Monday
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Families and children

Tour

Family guided tour

On select days
I am the traveller Rula Halawani

Exhibition

I Am The Traveler And Also The Road

Until 5 August 2023
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
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Exhibition

Beirut and the Golden Sixties: A Manifesto of Fragility

Until 5 August 2023

More about Mathaf

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Visit Mathaf

Plan Your Visit

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art invites visitors to experience a world-class collection of modern and contemporary art.
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Helpful Hints

Visitor Guidelines

We've gathered a few practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.
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Discover Mathaf

About the Galleries

Mathaf’s permanent collection galleries contribute an original perspective to local and global conversations on art and society.
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Our Stories

Collection Highlight: Huguette Caland’s Beginnings (1964-69)

Read about intrepid Lebanese artist Huguette Caland, and her career beginnings in Beirut.
Collection of artworks in Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art gallery

Multilingual Tours

Audio Guides

Explore Mathaf's galleries through our audio guide tours, available in multiple languages.
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  • Cutting-edge Exhibitions

About Us

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Our Leadership

Our Director and President are experts in the arts and culture and heritage sectors in the Arab world.
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Our Mission and Vision

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art explores and celebrates modern and contemporary art.
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The Collection

Mathaf is the only museum and collection of its kind in the world.

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