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How can we imagine a future that is free from colonisation?
The Palestinian Museum is continuing to follow the development of recent violent events in and around the Gaza Strip amidst the outpouring of photos and videos documenting what is happening there, including the killing and maiming of civilians, the ongoing destruction of infrastructure in Gaza, including schools, playgrounds, markets, and public… read more
Amer Shomali Appointed as Director General of the Palestinian Museum
Birzeit: The Palestinian Museum announced the appointment of Amer Shomali as General Director, who will begin his tenure on the 4th of October 2023. Amer Shomali is a Palestinian artist with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Birzeit University and a Master’s degree in Animation from Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom. He is… read more
The Palestinian Museum Launches New Specialist Facilities for the Storage and Restoration of Heritage Textiles with an accompanying Public Awareness programme
26/7/2023- Birzeit: On Wednesday, the Palestinian Museum launched its new specialist facilities for the storage and restoration of textiles and Palestinian embroidery (Tatreez), including traditional dresses (thobes). The project is born of the Museum’s mission to professionalise the care and display of Palestinian cultural heritage. The… read more