Sursock Palace Association

Sursock Palace Association •Founded after the Beirut Port Explosion in 2020
•Raising Funds to Restore & Rebuild the Palace

20/11/2025

Stories of Return for and was screened at Crown Sydney on November 14th during a Gala Dinner for the Australian–Lebanese Community.

This short documentary honours resilience, belonging, and rising from the ashes. Featuring: , Office Director for Lebanon’s First Lady and daughter of the late legend Jean Obeid; , Ambassador of Design & Fine Arts; Mr. Andrew Barnes, Australian Ambassador to Lebanon (ausemblb); Mr. Roderick Sursock, Owner of ; Dr. Wissam Sammouri, Director of ; and .

A collaboration by and , with , directed by and .

5 years already…Lady Yvonne Cochrane (née Sursock; 18 May 1922 – 31 August 2020) passed away in the aftermath of the cat...
31/08/2025

5 years already…

Lady Yvonne Cochrane (née Sursock; 18 May 1922 – 31 August 2020) passed away in the aftermath of the catastrophic 4th of August 2020 Beirut Blast.

A philanthropist, public figure, and ardent advocate of the arts, she was fondly remembered as the Advocate of the Lebanese Architecture Heritage — deeply rooted, resilient, and nourishing to her community.

Born in Beirut in 1922, the only daughter of Alfred Bey Sursock and Donna Maria Theresa Serra di Cassano , she embodied a legacy of culture and vision.

As president of the Sursock Museum (1960–1966) and founder of APSAD (1960–2002), she dedicated her life to protecting Lebanon’s natural, architectural, and cultural treasures. She also championed projects to reduce emigration, fostering opportunities in agriculture, textiles, and handicrafts, ensuring people remained connected to their villages and their land.

Her legacy endures — a testament to resilience, grace, and unwavering love for Lebanon. 🌿🇱🇧

5 years gone.Still no justice.We will never forget.We will never forgive.
04/08/2025

5 years gone.
Still no justice.
We will never forget.
We will never forgive.


Just a fraction of the material damage sustained at Sursock Palace. A sample of the wood windows, doors and shutters in ...
04/08/2025

Just a fraction of the material damage sustained at Sursock Palace. A sample of the wood windows, doors and shutters in pieces… August 4th Beirut Port Blast. 5 years since the blast and we are still repairing the woodwork….

Happy National Day 🇨🇭
02/08/2025

Happy National Day 🇨🇭

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Sursock Street, St. Nicolas, Ashrafieh
Beirut

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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