OUR VISION

Immigrants to the United States yearn for a space to tell their stories, yet for Palestinians there has been no such space. In fact, who we are has been told by others; until now. The Museum of the Palestinian People is here to tell our stories; stories that encompass the rich history, vibrant arts and culture, of a people who thrive even in the face of adversity. Like the ancient olive trees of Palestine, we are rooted in the heritage of our land and culture. It nurtures and sustains us.

Just as the olive tree produces new fruit from one season to the next, we too flourish into new expressions of what it means to be Palestinian. While we bear a responsibility to the past, we also want to bring to life those stories that have not been told. And we will not stop there. Wherever there are borders, whether political, religious, or racial, we will invite our visitors to transcend them. We will collaborate to co-author a new story. For who we are lies beyond category.