Palestine Museum US

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Palestine Museum US
Palestine Museum US
Established22 April 2018 (2018-04-22)
Location1764 Litchfield Turnpike
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Coordinates 41°20′47″N72°58′55″W / 41.3465°N 72.9820°W / 41.3465; -72.9820
FounderFaisal Saleh
Website www.palestinemuseum.us

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]

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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

  1. ↑ Verde, Tom. "In Suburban Connecticut, the Palestinian Avant-Garde". The New York Times. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ Pellico, Katie; Dalton, Meg; Shen, Catherine. "Healing and humanizing through art: Visiting Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge". Connecticut Public. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ 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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