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Museum of the Palestinian People

Name: Museum of the Palestinian People
Address: 1900 18th Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20009, US
Telephone: (202) 290-3684
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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.

09/04/2026

The second event in our “Hikayat” series is here!

🗝️This presentation and Q&A will be led by the incredible Reem Awad-Rashmawi, professional genealogist, immigration attorney, and founder and president of the National Society for Arab & Arab American Genealogy.

Click the link in our bio to learn more & secure your spot for this event! 🎟️
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Museum of the Palestinian People National Society for Arab and Arab American Genealogy

08/29/2026

This week’s Sumud Saturday features football player Suleiman Al-Obeid. Click the link in our bio to register for our Suleiman Al-Obeid Legacy Classic Soccer Tournament ⚽️🕊️

08/28/2026

Come by the Museum this weekend to explore our exhibit, “From Lily’s View”, and learn more about Bandak’s life and legacy! 🎞️🗝️

All images in this post are derived from the MPP archive/collection which can be viewed online through our website.

Curated by Wafa Ghnaim and George Harb
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Slides 1 and 2: “Lily Bandak (1984-2021)“, MTM.026
Slide 3: “Sabra & Shatila Memorial Poster (1983)”, 1983.23
Slide 4: “The photography of Lily Bandak (1980s)”, TEMP-004
Slide 5: “At work from the wheelchair (circa 1995)”, 2024.06.03
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Text on this post is derived from the exhibition’s curatorial statement, authored by the curators.

08/24/2026

Sliman Mansour, 1947-2026, الله يرحمه

Rest in peace. May we work every day to honor his legacy.

08/21/2026

Last night we hosted our soft launch of our new exhibit Dis-play-ced curated by George Harb (pictured here) and in partnership with The Palestine Museum at Birzeit The Palestinian Museum N.G.

Join us tonight at 6pm for our grand opening of the newest exhibit and our expanded museum gallery!

🎟️Link in bio for tickets!

08/20/2026

Learn more about the history of athletics in Palestine at the opening of our upcoming exhibition, Dis-play-ced, this Friday, August 21st 🎞️

We’re hosting this exhibit because sports in Palestine have existed as a vibrant social institution carrying the national identity across generations.

Over the last 3 years, we have seen relentless death and destruction. This exhibit honors our people, and serves as a reminder that we have always been a resilient people.
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Slide 1 image: Nahla Ersheid with the Volleyball Team in Jenin, 1966, MPP Dis-play-ced, ID:0328.01.0033

Slide 2 Image: A blueprint with the legal standards of a basketball court on it, date unknown, MPP Dis-play-ced ID: 0033.02.0190

This infographic uses data from Amnesty International’s Campaign Amnesty International UK

08/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE!⚽️

In collaboration with our upcoming sports exhibition coming this Friday, Dis-Play-ced, we are excited to announce the new date for the Suleiman Al-Obeid Legacy Classic Soccer Tournament! 🕊️

We’ll see you on the evening of September 27th in Northern Virginia. Details to come—in the meantime, sign-up using the link in our bio!

08/15/2026

We’re back with another Sumud Saturday! This week’s post features our city spotlight on the capital of Palestine, Al-Quds!

Commonly known by its anglicized Hebrew name, Jerusalem, Al-Quds is considered the spiritual and political centerpoint of Palestine. Visit us in the Museum this weekend to learn more about this beautiful city, and more! 🗝️🫒

08/13/2026

We are honored and humbled to invite you to our newest exhibit opening, Dis-play-ced: a century of Sports in Palestine, on Friday, August 21st at 6pm.

While we are proud of each of our exhibits, we are especially excited to share Dis-play-ced with you as the first exhibition in our newly expanded space.

Link in bio for tickets!

Curated by George Harb (George Harb )
In collaboration with The Palestinian Museum N.G.

08/08/2026

Introducing Sumud Saturdays! We’re starting off strong with our literary spotlight featuring Ghassan Kanafani’s influential novel, “Men in the Sun”. Visit us in person and stop by our neighbor, Middle East Books to grab a copy! 🌅🗝️

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

Website

http://www.mpp-dc.org/

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