Arab American National Museum

Arab American National Museum The Arab American National Museum is a proud Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
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08/27/2026

A message from our incredible member of the AANM Friend’s Committee, Sali Hanna, to join us on October 3rd for the Arab American National Museum Grand Gala. 🌟

As the museum’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Gala ensures that AANM can continue connecting communities nationwide to Arab American stories, history and culture.

Learn more at bit.ly/2026grandgala.

08/26/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Dalal Abu Amneh will be headlining the Arab American National Museum’s (AANM) 2026 Grand Gala on Saturday, October 3rd ⭐️

An internationally acclaimed Palestinian artist known for her powerful voice and deep connection to Arab musical traditions, Dalal will make her Michigan debut alongside the National Arab Orchestra for an unforgettable evening celebrating Arab American culture and community while sustaining AANM’s work.

Join us in Dearborn for the 2026 Grand Gala on October 3rd.

Tickets and more information are available at the link in our bio! 🎟️🎵

08/25/2026

“This project became an act of resistance. We had to make it. It was important for me that we see Palestine and everything that was stolen from us.” – Annemarie Jacir

Palestine 36 director Annemarie Jacir joined us for a conversation about the film’s development, its connection to Palestinian archives, and the importance of preserving cultural memory.

Selected as Palestine’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, Palestine 36 brings attention to a pivotal yet often overlooked moment in history, the 1936 Arab Revolt, through an unapologetically Palestinian lens.

Listen to the full story on our website. 🎥

08/21/2026

A message from our incredible co-chairs, Amal Alcodray & Mouna Haddad Khoury to join us on October 3rd for the Arab American National Museum Grand Gala. 🌟

As the museum’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Gala ensures that AANM can continue connecting communities nationwide to Arab American stories, history and culture.

Learn more at bit.ly/2026grandgala.

08/20/2026

Sameer Eid was more than the founder of Phoenicia, he was a father, a husband, and a beloved member of the Metro Detroit community.

In this interview, his daughter, Rachelle Eid, sits down with AANM to share memories of her father, their family heritage, and the story behind the restaurant he built.

From his Lebanese roots to the early days of Phoenicia and the community he came to call family, Rachelle gave us a personal look at the man behind the restaurant and the legacy he left behind.

Listen to the full oral history on our website. 🩷

Only Four Days Away!! 🌟Catch the premiere of EVE on August 21–22, 2026, a q***r Palestinian play reinterpreting Paradise...
08/18/2026

Only Four Days Away!! 🌟

Catch the premiere of EVE on August 21–22, 2026, a q***r Palestinian play reinterpreting Paradise Lost and asking: How do our communities keep going in the aftermath of failed revolutionary struggle?

Created by AANM Artists in Residence Fargo Nissim Tbakhi and George Abraham, EVE began as a poetic exchange between the two artists during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since evolved into a fully staged 90-minute performance exploring Palestinian liberation, resistance, and grief.

Visit the link in bio for tickets!🎟️

What’s growing in Al-Hadiqa? 🌱This season, Al-Hadiqa welcomes new heritage plants from across the Arab world, expanding ...
08/13/2026

What’s growing in Al-Hadiqa? 🌱

This season, Al-Hadiqa welcomes new heritage plants from across the Arab world, expanding our garden collection with Arab heritage varieties and introducing visitors to the stories these plants carry.

One of the garden’s newest additions is Spotted Aleppo Lettuce, a crisp heirloom romaine variety with roots in Syria. It’s best known as a key ingredient in fattoush, the beloved Levantine salad enjoyed throughout the region. 🥬💚

Follow along as we continue introducing new heritage plants growing in Al-Hadiqa.

🌱Alongside Al-Hadiqa’s community-donated plants, some of the heritage seeds growing in the garden were sourced through networks of farmers and seed stewards working to preserve traditional varieties across the Middle East and North Africa.

08/11/2026

Catch the premiere of EVE on August 21-22, 2026. 🌟

AANM’s Artist in Residence, George Abraham & Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, are Palestinian artists, writers, and performers whose collaborative work spans poetry, performance, and theater.

During their residency, they’ll bring their newest project, EVE, to the Museum, a q***r Palestinian play that reinterprets Paradise Lost and asks: How do our communities keep going in the aftermath of failed revolutionary struggle?

Visit the link in bio for tickets! 🎟️

Artists At Work and the Arab American National Museum invite you to an evening celebrating the work of local AAW Artists...
08/10/2026

Artists At Work and the Arab American National Museum invite you to an evening celebrating the work of local AAW Artists Raphique Barakat, Kamelya Omayma Youssef, Lubana Al Quntar, and Layan Srour!

Join us on Thursday, August 13 from 6 - 9pm at the Arab American National Museum for an evening celebrating the work of these four Dearborn-based artists.

Over the past year, they have been employed by the Artists At Work (AAW) program to apply their creative skills and artistic vision to engage on impact areas related to community health and safety.

The evening will feature a short video on the four AAW Artists along with live performances, showcasing their artistic practice and reflecting on their work in the community.

This event is FREE and open to the public, visit our website to rsvp and learn more.

We hope to see you there!

: 🫐🩰 A pair of blue silk slippers with upturned pointed toes, faded lapis-blue pom-poms, and woven turquoise and metall...
08/06/2026

: 🫐🩰 A pair of blue silk slippers with upturned pointed toes, faded lapis-blue pom-poms, and woven turquoise and metallic gold floral vamps. Brown leather soles are hand-incised with the number “7.” Lining is aqua blue silk over light padding.

Donated by Mary and Mona Majzoub

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