The Palestinian Museum and the Sukhtian Foundation launch BASAR Art Residency

14.09.2026

Birzeit, Palestine — The Palestinian Museum and the Sukhtian Foundation today launched BASAR Art Residency, a fully funded, two- to three-month residency for Palestinian artists, curators, arts educators, and cultural practitioners in the diaspora. Based at the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit, BASAR invites residents to research and work from Palestine. Applications are now open for the inaugural edition, which will take place in the first half of 2027. … read more
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Palestinian Museum present “Young Perspectives: Palestine in Focus”

26.08.2026

Birzeit, Palestine - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Palestinian Museum opened “Young Perspectives: Palestine in Focus” at the Museum. The opening was attended by Mohammad Salem, Director General for Student Activities at the Ministry; Hania Nazzal, Director General of the Birzeit Education Directorate; Nadine Toukan, Director of Cultural Activities; and Obour Hashash, Public Engagement and Production Manager at the Museum, as well… read more
The Palestinian Museum welcomes new Board and announces forthcoming Expert Advisory Council

31.07.2026

The Palestinian Museum welcomed a new Board for the 2026–2029 term, ushering in a new chapter for the institution. Building on recent achievements, the Museum looks to carry its cultural mission forward and bring greater breadth of expertise to bear across its programmes and activities.

Chaired by Luay Khoury, the Board comprises Muwaffak A. Bibi, Reem Masrouji, Mahmoud Shawa, Suha Srour Fakhouri, Rasha Abu Ghazaleh, Lana Ghanem, Samar Alshorafa, Ashraf… read more
The Palestinian Museum hosts Land and Identity: A Tribute to Fathi Ghaben, featuring more than 200 artworks by children and young people

14.07.2026

The Palestinian Museum hosted Land and Identity: A Tribute to Fathi Ghaben on Tuesday 14 July 2026, featuring contributions from children and young people across the West Bank. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in partnership with Tamer Institute for Community Education, the exhibition was held under the patronage of Professor Amjad Barham, Minister of Education and Higher Education.

More than 200 artworks created through a… read more
Taawon, the Palestinian Museum and Horizons Academy launch Sura Internship Programme

02.07.2026

A new programme connecting young Palestinians in the diaspora with Palestine through training, learning, and direct engagement with local organisations and communities.

Taawon, the Palestinian Museum and Horizons Academy have launched Surā, a new internship programme for young Palestinians in the diaspora. The programme responds to a central question: how can inherited connection to Palestine become direct participation, lived experience, and a… read more

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