About
The Soap Museum, also known as the Musée du Savon, sits on Al Abed Street in the Old Souk of Sidon, in southern Lebanon. It is a small museum devoted to the history and production of traditional Aleppo soap across the Middle East.
What you will see
The collection centres on the craft of soap-making. Visitors can look at ancient soap-making tools and a range of historical artifacts that show how the soap was made and how the trade has developed over time. Because the subject is narrow, the visit suits anyone curious about traditional crafts and everyday material culture.
Why it suits a visit
- A focused subject: the museum tells one story, Aleppo soap and its making, in depth.
- A setting in the Old Souk, where the narrow streets and market life of Sidon are close at hand.
- A short visit that pairs well with a walk through the surrounding old town.
Those planning a trip can call the museum on +961-7-733353 before going to check its current arrangements. The Old Souk itself is a good place to spend the rest of the afternoon, with its shops, lanes and the sea not far away.