Added to the 13th-century Khan al-Saboun between the 17th and 19th century, the area of the current Soap Museum used to be a soap factory. The factory was active until 1975 and the soap was used for export and to supply the numerous old surrounding hammams (bath houses). During the Civil War (1975 - 1990), the ground floor housed many refugees and after the war, the building was left in a state of disrepair for many years.

Following its restoration in 2000, it opened its doors as a soap museum, taking visitors on a journey through the history and process of soap manufacturing, including an informative and entertaining short video screening. The museum also has a nice hammam shop and a cafeteria with a good selection of (children’s) books about Lebanon. Entrance fees are 5.000 LL for adults and 2.500 LL for children.