Palestine Museum US
| Established | 22 April 2018 |
|---|---|
| Location | 1764 Litchfield Turnpike Woodbridge, CT 06525 |
| Coordinates | 41°20′47″N 72°58′55″W / 41.3465°N 72.9820°W |
| Founder | Faisal Saleh |
| Website | www |
The Palestine Museum US is a museum in Woodbridge, Connecticut, featuring the history, art, and culture of Palestinians.[1] It is the first Palestinian-themed museum in the United States and the first in the Americas. The museum was founded in 2018 by Palestinian American businessman Faisal Saleh, who owns the property.[2] It includes a library of Palestinian literature.[3]
All museum visits are by appointment only.
Scotland Branch
In May 2025, a second branch of The Palestine Museum was opened in Edinburgh, Scotland.
See also
References
- ^ Verde, Tom. "In Suburban Connecticut, the Palestinian Avant-Garde". The New York Times. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Pellico, Katie; Dalton, Meg; Shen, Catherine. "Healing and humanizing through art: Visiting Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge". Connecticut Public. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Valladares, Carlos (September 13, 2024). "In a Climate Where All Palestinian Art Is "Controversial," a Connecticut Museum Carves Space for Palestinian Dreams". ARTnews.com.
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