Museum of the Palestinian People

Museum of the Palestinian People We share the rich history, vibrant arts & culture, and spirit of the Palestinian people. Discover what unites us. Our stories are many, our hearts are one.

The Palestinian people hail from an ancient land with over 4,000 years of history. Empires have come and gone, only to make Palestinian culture richer and more colorful. The Museum of the Palestinian People is the first museum in Washington D.C. devoted to exploring and celebrating Palestinian history, arts and culture. It started in 2015 as a traveling exhibit, visiting over 50 locations across t

he country, and has now found a home in the heart of the nation’s capital. By sharing the stories of the Palestinian people with those who walk through our doors, we invite the world to discover what unites us all. The museum:

Shares Palestinian stories through historic artifacts, personal narratives and artistic expression to transcend separation, fragmentation, and boundaries. Connects Palestinians in the US, Palestine and the diaspora with each other to evoke pride and dignity and to impart this to future generations. Partners with other institutions and connect with broader audiences committed to our shared humanity.

Artists, we’re looking at you! Enter our festival t-shirt design competition today. Our theme this year is Rooted in Res...
06/01/2026

Artists, we’re looking at you! Enter our festival t-shirt design competition today.

Our theme this year is Rooted in Resistance, Here Eternally. Your design will be featured on the back of all festival tee’s.

$$ compensation awarded to the winner + other perks. Preference given to Palestinian artists but all are welcome to submit work to [email protected].

Please submit your submission by June 15, 2026 to [email protected]. Top three options will be posted and our community will vote on the winner.

Yallah, friends, we can’t wait to see what ya’ll come up with! Tag an artist you think would be interested in the competition below ⬇️

We are humbled to announce our first annual Legacy Soccer Tournament in honor of Suleiman Al-Obeid, known as the Palesti...
05/20/2026

We are humbled to announce our first annual Legacy Soccer Tournament in honor of Suleiman Al-Obeid, known as the Palestinian Pele.

Al-Obeid was murdered while waiting for aid in Gaza in August of 2025. Nearly one year later, we will gather in his name, and play for him, and for all our Palestinian athletes who can no longer play.

The tournament is part of our larger MPP Rooted in Resistance: Here Eternally festival weekend. Use the link in our bio to register your team today.

And if you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities for the soccer tournament and/or the festival at large please email [email protected] for more details!

05/20/2026

Join us this Thursday for our final workshop with Chef Jinan Deena: Ethical consumption, boycotts and the rise of Palestinian-owned businesses in the US.

We’ll talk about how our everyday choices build real collective strength, and then we’ll gather to share light vegetarian bites together. Whether you’ve been to every session or this is your first time, your presence belongs here.

📍 Where: Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th St NW, Washington, DC
📅 When: This Thursday, May 21 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

🎟️ Tap the link in our bio to save your seat.

They say time heals all wounds, but for 78 years, the Nakba has been a wound that never stopped bleeding. 🗝️ The dates o...
05/15/2026

They say time heals all wounds, but for 78 years, the Nakba has been a wound that never stopped bleeding. 🗝️

The dates on the calendar change, but the struggle for home remains the same.

We don’t just remember the Nakba; we are witnessing its continuation.
And through it all, the people remain.

The Nakba is not a chapter in a history book that has come to a close. It is still being written. And we refuse to be si...
05/12/2026

The Nakba is not a chapter in a history book that has come to a close. It is still being written. And we refuse to be silenced.

Join us for a night of gathering, poetry, and connection in honor of Nakba Day 2026.

🗓 May 15, 2026
⏰ 7:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 Museum of the Palestinian People & Middle East Books (Simultaneous setups)
☕ Tea will be served outside.
🎟 Free Admission

Whether you have a poem tucked in your pocket or just want to hold space with us, your presence is the most powerful thing you can bring.

Come as you are. Speak from the heart. Let’s be present together.

Claim your free ticket now! https://museumofpalestinianpeople.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F45302

Join us for Workshop 2 of Palestinian Food and Identity Reclamation with Jinan Deena as we explore how chefs in Gaza con...
05/12/2026

Join us for Workshop 2 of Palestinian Food and Identity Reclamation with Jinan Deena as we explore how chefs in Gaza continue to preserve Palestinian cuisine, culture, and identity under extraordinary circumstances.

Come to learn. Come to connect. Come to be part of a community that believes culture must be preserved, shared, and celebrated.

📍 Museum of the Palestinian People
📅 May 14
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
☕ Light refreshments will be served

Limited seats available, reserve your spot today.

🔗 Registration link in bio.

05/11/2026

Today is World Keffiyeh Day! The keffiyeh is a story told in black and white, a tapestry of land, sea, and survival.

In the 1930s, this simple cotton cloth moved from the sun-drenched fields of the fellahin to the bustling streets of the cities.

It became a bridge, a way for an entire people to say, “We are one.” When you wear it, you aren’t just wearing a garment; you are wearing the history of the Great Arab Revolt and the quiet strength of the Bedouins who first draped it against the desert wind.

To wrap the keffiyeh is to wrap yourself in a legacy that refused to be forgotten.

Today, we don’t just celebrate a scarf. We celebrate the hands that weave it and the generations that keep its story alive.

Artist Spotlight: Adam Chamy

Our vendor application form is officially open! Interested in vending? Use the link in our bio to apply! We are so excit...
05/09/2026

Our vendor application form is officially open! Interested in vending? Use the link in our bio to apply!

We are so excited to welcome Palestinian vendors to our third annual Art & Culture Festival Souq. This year we’ll have extended hours and more opportunities for vendors to partner with us.

*Please note filling out the form does not guarantee a vending spot. If you are selected as a vendor, we will reach out to you by June 1st. We wish we could welcome everyone but due to space limitations we aren’t able to accommodate all applicants.*

We are so excited to announce our third annual Art & Culture Festival from July 24 - July 26! This year, we invite our c...
05/04/2026

We are so excited to announce our third annual Art & Culture Festival from July 24 - July 26! This year, we invite our community from near & far, to gather in Washington, D.C. for a weekend full of activities.

From the first annual Suleiman Al-Obeid Legacy Classic soccer tournament to our beloved Palestinian goods souq to a featured new art exhibit, we are so excited to welcome you all to the nation’s capital.

We all know what they said: ‘the old will die and the young will forget’, but no one has forgotten. We Are Still Here & we are not going anywhere.

For now, just mark your calendars, and more RSVP/registration details are forthcoming.

Address

1900 18th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(202) 290-3684

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