let children experience creativity
Learning in a New Way
MACAM welcomes schools into a unique setting at the crossroads of art and education. Our educational programs promote active exploration, the “Slow Looking” method, and creativity, while also developing transferable skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and personal expression.
Each visit combines cultural discovery with hands-on experience, directly connected to school curricula and contemporary issues.
Proven impact
Over 11,000 students have experienced MACAM’s programs, developing sharper observation, stronger creativity, and a lasting appreciation for the arts.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours (guided tour + creative workshop + snack break).
Booking: Reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.
Program Design: Each visit is customized to your school’s pedagogical objectives and student needs, with guidance from MACAM’s education coordinator.
Preparation: Your school will receive a pre-visit guide and toolkit cards to introduce students to Lebanese sculptors.
Accessibility & Inclusion
• Wheelchair accessible.
• Selected sculptures available for tactile exploration – staff trained as sighted guides for visually impaired learners.
• All visits and workshops offered in Arabic, French, and English.
Program for Elementary School
MACAM’s elementary school program is designed to engage children actively with art, heritage, and nature, fostering observation, creativity, and cultural understanding. Each visit is carefully structured to balance guided exploration, hands-on creation, and outdoor learning. Students rotate in small groups (20–26 per group) to ensure personalized attention and rich interaction with educators and artworks.
Key Pedagogical Benefits
• Observation & Critical Thinking
• Creative Expression
• Cultural Awareness
• Collaboration & Social Skills
• Hands-On Learning
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and the role of a museum in society
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Art & Nature
Figure & Portrait
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with snacks and healthy drinks ⇐ available upon request
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• Bas-relief with Nature
Explore modeling techniques with natural elements.
• Intro to Pottery
Experiment with coil techniques to create textured pottery, fostering tactile and spatial skills.
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Coloring
Develop fine motor skills and creativity inspired by MACAM sculptures.
Mandala Making
Create nature-themed mandalas using natural materials, encouraging pattern recognition and focus.
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• Scavenger Hunt
Work together as a team to solve clues in the park, uncovering hidden details and stories behind MACAM’s sculptures.
• Nature Walk
Discover the history of the lime factory and the Adonis Valley, connecting heritage with nature.
EB3-EB4-EB5
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Introduction to MACAM and the role of a museum in society
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Young learners discover the museum through fun guided stories that explain art, sculpture techniques, and materials, while connecting them to modern Lebanese history. Then, they get to draw one of the artworks based on a theme chosen with their school.
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• Caricature Drawing
Learn facial proportions and exaggeration, developing observation and creativity.
• Fresco painting
Collaboratively reinterpret a sculpture from the museum in a colorful fresco, fostering teamwork and creative expression.
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with snacks and healthy drinks ⇐ available upon request
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• Clay Creatures
Sculpt imaginative animals inspired by museum artworks, experimenting with form and texture.
• Clay Character
Transform drawings into expressive clay characters or masks, exploring volume, proportion, and creativity.
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• Scavenger Hunt
Work together as a team to solve clues in the park, uncovering hidden details and stories behind MACAM’s sculptures.
.• Nature Walk
Discover the history of the lime factory and the Adonis Valley, connecting heritage with nature.
EB1 & EB2
Program for Middle School
MACAM’s Middle School program is designed to develop observation, creativity, and critical thinking, while connecting students to Lebanese heritage, contemporary art, and social issues. Each visit combines museum exploration, hands-on workshops, and outdoor activities, giving students a rich, interactive, and age-appropriate learning experience.
Key Pedagogical Benefits
• Observation & Critical Thinking
• Creative Expression & Problem Solving
• Cultural Awareness
• Civic Engagement & Social Skills
• Hands-On Learning
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and the role of a museum in society
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Students explore MACAM’s collection through “Slow Looking” exercises, carefully observing sculptures and installations. Guided discussions introduce artistic concepts, techniques, and materials, while connecting to Lebanese modern history and contemporary culture. Students are encouraged to share interpretations, ask questions, and reflect on both the emotional and analytical aspects of the works.
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• Clay Selfie
This activity develops creativity, self-awareness, and three-dimensional thinking.
• Dream Objects in Clay
This workshop fosters innovation, problem-solving, and the ability to connect art to personal ideas.
• Upcycled Sculptures
This workshop encourages collaboration, experimentation, environmental awareness, and design thinking.
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with snacks and healthy drinks ⇐ available upon request
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• Art Mystery Path
Students follow a trail of clues through the sculpture park, discovering hidden details, symbols, and stories within the sculptures.
• Urban/Street Art Mini-Project About Human Rights
Students analyze MACAM’s murals addressing human rights, then design large posters expressing their perspectives.
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Q&A session (optional)
EB8 & EB9
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Introduction to MACAM and the role of a museum in society
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Students engage in in-depth observation of sculptures and installations, guided by discussions on techniques, concepts, and Lebanese cultural heritage. “Slow Looking” is complemented by analytical exercises, encouraging students to interpret meanings, materials, and artistic intentions while connecting to broader contemporary and global art practices.
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• Mini Totem Poles
In small groups, students design and stack symbolic clay figures to create a collective totem installation, exploring form, symbolism, and collaboration.
• Abstract Art in Clay
Students create abstract clay sculptures expressing emotions and personal narratives, learning spatial reasoning, composition, and tactile techniques.
• Light Metal Statuettes
Using metal wire, students construct small figurative or abstract sculptures, exploring metalworking basics, three-dimensional design, and creative experimentation.
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• Urban/Street Art Project About Human Rights
Students study MACAM’s murals and design large-scale posters or mural concepts to express their ideas on justice, rights, and society.
• Light & Shadow Drawing
This workshop develops creativity, perspective, and spatial reasoning while allowing playful, hands-on engagement with abstract forms.
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Q&A session (optional)
EB6 & EB7
Program for High School
MACAM’s High School program is designed to develop critical thinking, creative expression, and cultural awareness, while encouraging students to reflect on contemporary social and environmental issues. Each visit combines museum exploration, hands-on workshops, and project-based learning, providing a rich, immersive, and age-appropriate experience that aligns with high school curricula across art, social studies, environmental science, and civic education.
Key Pedagogical Benefits
• Critical Observation & Analysis
• Creative Expression & Multi-Sensory Learning
• Cultural Awareness & Heritage Connection
• Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility
• Interdisciplinary Learning
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and the role of a museum in society
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• Presentation on the history of Lebanese sculpture and museum tour
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with snacks and healthy drinks ⇐ available upon request
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• Multi-Sensory Clay
Through tactile exploration, students experience sculpture via touch, deepening their understanding of form, texture, and spatial awareness.
• Memory Mapping
By mapping memories onto sculpture outlines or the museum site, the students foster personal engagement and creative interpretation.
• Future Museum Time Capsule
This activity connects to heritage studies, anthropology, and future thinking, developing both conceptual and practical skills.
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• Site & Ecology
This project connects environmental science with contemporary installation art, teaching students to translate abstract ideas into compelling visual forms.
• Human Rights Poster Lab
This workshop promotes teamwork, creative problem-solving, and personal expression, while encouraging reflection on contemporary social issues.
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(optional)
Upper Secondary
Let’s Talk About the Best Options
Your request must include the following information, so that we present you the best options for your establishment.
Contact us: education@macamlebanon.org or +961 79 157 918
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Name and address of the establishment
Telephone numbers
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The types of special needs, if applicable,
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Offer several possibilities: 1st choice, 2nd choice, etc.
Times if you have preferences or requirements, knowing that the museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Monday and Tuesday, last tour departure at 3:15 p.m.,
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Package / with or without a snack
Specify the desired language of the guided tour (English, French or Arabic)
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Maximum 30 children per group on a guided tour
Do you need more information about our elementary school program? Or are you thinking about bringing your middle school or high school student? Please contact us for more information! We will send you a document with the program in French, English, or Arabic.