Friends of the Palestinian Museum

The exhibitions of the Palestinian Museum are its main interface- the most important point of interaction with the general public and the beating heart under which programmes and projects are formed. They give collections, objects, and artworks a vital dimension by placing them in conceptual contexts open to exploration.

The sustainability of the exhibitions means the sustainability of the… read more

The museum's permanent collection represents the heart of the museum's work and the pillar on which it builds its exhibitions and programmes. Its preservation plays a role in preserving Palestinian heritage. It seeks to be comprehensive and representative; however, achieving this is a constructive process that requires years of effort, huge financial resources, and specialised and trained… read more

The Palestinian Museum believes that its role is not only to acquire and exhibit collections and objects but to preserve endangered Palestinian tangible heritage and a diverse array of collections, including personal collections, by protecting them from the passage of time and ensuring their safety and intactness for generations. To this end, the museum established a paper-based conservation… read more

More than 300,000 items, including photos, documents, records, sound recordings, and films, were saved from loss and damage by digitisation, archiving, and preservation by the PMDA for generations to come. Precious personal memories are brought to eternal life, and value is given to every event, story, piece, and tale. These objects are placed side by side as puzzle pieces, to illuminate, in… read more

Every moment in life can be a teachable moment!

To date, the Palestinian Museum Education Programme has made qualitative leaps in building museum knowledge tailored to children and students that is based on interactive learning and participation in creating meaning. It does so through dozens of artistic events and workshops that stimulate innovation and integrate the needs of disabled children… read more

The Public Programme is for the Palestinian public- its families, students, artists, researchers, academics, and intellectuals. It is a space that makes pioneering partners active in creating and testing out knowledge and in engaging in fun and exploration throughout.

In the museum’s building in Birzeit, hundreds of events, singing and other musical celebrations, artistic workshops, fascinating… read more

Knowledge at the Palestinian Museum is produced through a complex process of interaction between knowledge generators in Palestine, comprised of a series of panel discussions, dialogues, lectures, seminars, conferences, and research grants, and through high-level networking with cultural institutions, researchers, and academics.

The main objective of the program is to bridge knowledge gaps and… read more

The Palestinian Museum produces knowledge on many levels and in many forms, of which its various publications are one of the most significant. Thanks to your continuous support, we have been able to produce several unique specialist publications ranging from those accompanying exhibitions, such as catalogues, guides, and publications that assist children and teachers during their tours; research… read more