The August 4 explosion damaged many buildings on campus – including Post Hall, built in 1902 and home to the AUB Archaeological Museum. The five broken doors and 17 shattered windows can be replaced. Tragically, the museum’s collection also suffered: one large case containing 74 priceless glass treasures toppled over. Curator Nadine Panayot and a team of volunteers have started the recovery and conservation phase – and are hoping to be able to restore at least some of the broken glass pieces. They are also working with colleagues at other Beirut museums that were badly damaged on August 4 to help rescue their collections. You can support their efforts by donating to the Museum Recovery Fund.
- For online donations originating from:
- For electronic bank transfers outside Lebanon, please use CITI Fresh Dollar account information below:
Bank Name: JP Morgan Chase, NA
Bank Address: 4 Chase MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11245
Account Name: American University of Beirut
Routing Number: 021000021
Account Number: 005-022622
SWIFT: CHASUS33
Designation: Museum Recovery Fund
- For check donations please make checks payable to AUB – Museum Recovery Fund and mail to:
| Office of Development American University of Beirut 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor New York, NY 10017
| Office of Development American University of Beirut Bliss Street, P O Box 11-0236 Beirut, Lebanon
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