Mineral Talks LIVE - Episode 13 - Salim Eddé - Founder; mim Museum, Beirut, Lebanon

In our 13th episode of our weekly mineral webinar, we head over to Beirut, Lebanon to sit down and chat with Salim Eddé - the Founder of one of the world’s top mineral museums - The mim Museum. In this episode you’ll learn a bit about the background of this visionary man, why he decided to build this incredible museum in Beirut and the story behind the naming of the museum. We’ll also go for a exclusive guided tour of the museum with Mr. Eddé as our most-capable Tour Guide. You’ll see how he has designed interactive experiences to spark a sense of wonder among the visitors and you’ll learn why he designed the museum the way that he did. And, of course, along the way you’ll see some of the finest examples of mineral species that have ever been unearthed. A trip through The mim Museum with its founder Salim Eddé. It’s a truly unique experience and it’s only here on Mineral Talks LIVE! This episode originally aired on August 26, 2020. Mineral Talks LIVE is a joint-venture effort put on by BlueCap Productions, the Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University and the Society of Mineral Museum Professionals (SMMP). This series was created as a response to the COVID-19 situation that has been greatly affecting the mineral world by isolating and separating us. Our goal is to bring a new venue where the mineral world can re-connect with each other during these difficult times.