MIM Museum

The MIM is a private museum in Beirut, Lebanon. The name is an abbreviation of "Mineral Museum." The museum displays more than 2,000 minerals, representing 450 different species from 70 countries, and is considered one of the most significant private collections of minerals in the world. It opened in 2013. The museum also hosts an exhibition of marine and flying fossils from Lebanon.

Not to be confused with Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix).
MIM Museum
Building where the museum is housed at Saint Joseph University
Established2013
LocationBeirut, Lebanon
TypeMineralogy museum
Websitewww.mim.museum
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