A home of interactive experiential learning, a place to explore, experiment, learn and use your imagination. It is an educational laboratory of informal education, developing and testing innovative educational practices. It is continuously creating and improving Hands-On! Mind-On! Heart-On! experiences.
(October 2017), in partnership with Bonne Pioche, a French NGO specialized in experiential learning in collaboration with the French Embassy, the French Institute in Lebanon, Near East French Institute, the Lebanese University, and University of Lumière Lyon 2.
(March 2018), public archaeology day, in partnership with the Lebanese University – Zahlé.
(April-May 2018), archaeology professions month, in partnership with Dar El Nemr – Beirut.
(May 2018), Excavation techniques and main discoveries at the College Site in Saïda, in partnership with the General Directorate of Antiquities - Saïda.
(2018-2019) Intergenerational oral history project in partnership with Plegma, a Greek NGO, and Tandem-Shaml. Sponsored by MitOst, Al Mawred, ADMAF, Robert Bosch Foundation, European Cultural Foundation, DOEN Foundation and Mimeta.
The programme is a civil society-led project co-designed, and implemented by 4 partner organizations (Tandem programme alumni) in the MENA region working on creating safe and creative environments for independent narrative discourses. By supporting culture-led engagement actions and actors, this program aims at promoting civil society participation in local development practices, growing a space for different forms of expressions and sense of belongings to be performed despite the pressuring contexts (political and economic) across Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. Check our Impact Experiment Story: Future Forward
Consulting | NURVE | Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture (2023) : Consultancy regarding Saudi museums and civil society NGOs in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture. CIJA (2023) : Research and documentation project around networks of illicit traffic of antiquities, in partnership with International Commission of Justice and accountability.
IFPONCMI Old Salem House and Garden
I learned that we can do anything, but we can't do everything... at least not at the same time. So think of your priorities not in terms of what activities you do, but when you do them. Timing is everything.
Mission
At Museolab, we believe that cultural heritage and active citizenship are powerful driving forces for positive change. Our mission is to empower individuals to become active citizens by advocating for the preservation of cultural heritage and advancing a culture of social justice. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders in order to design and implement projects that enable people to become catalysts of social change. Through our research, training, consultancy, learning, and facilitation, we strive to make cultural heritage relevant to all and promote a more sustainable and inclusive society that reflects the values and aspirations of its citizens.
Vision
Our vision at Museolab is to create a world where cultural heritage is valued and celebrated and active citizenship is the norm. We strive to inspire individuals to become passionate advocates for social justice, their communities, and cultural heritage and to offer them the tools to provoke collective impact. We envision a society where cultural heritage is accessible to all and where collaborations are key to promoting understanding, social cohesion, and inclusiveness. Our services are designed to enable us to achieve this vision and create a more sustainable and equitable society.
