Artist Talk with Mohammed Sabaaneh
2024-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | DC
Join us for a Zoom conversation with Mohammad Sabaaneh about his life in Palestine, art, and how the two intertwine.
Mohammad Sabaaneh’s art is on display at the Museum of the Palestinian People through February 2025.
About the Artist:

Mohammad Sabaaneh is a Palestinian cartoonist and a former political prisoner in Israel. He is the author of White and Black (2017) and Power Born of Dreams: My Story is Palestine (2021), whichwon the 2022 Palestine Book Award. His new book, 30 Seconds from Gaza: Diary of Genocidewill be released spring 2025. He is a Middle East representative for the Cartoonists Rights Network International and has had his work published in the Middle East Monitor, Al-Quds Al-Arabi, Al-Hayat al-Jadida and many others. He teaches art at the Arab American University of Palestine.
Sabaaneh’s art challenges the narratives imposed by the occupying forces by bringing to life the faces, emotions, and stories of those often overlooked. As he describes it, his art is a form of defiance against the erasure and dehumanization of Palestinians. By using stark imagery and powerful symbolism, Sabaaneh seeks to rehumanize the Palestinian people, affirming their identity, dignity, and rights as the indigenous inhabitants of their land.

Museum Closed (Holiday)
2024-12-25, 2024-12-31 - 2025-01-01 | DC

Film Screening: Naila & the Uprising
2025-03-02 18:30 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Film Screening: Naila and the Uprising with Producer Fadi Abu Shammalah
📅 October 30 | 📍 Middle East Books & More | 🕒 6-8:30pm
Join us for a screening of Naila and the Uprising, the award-winning documentary by Just Vision that highlights the vital role of women in leading the First Intifada. The film will be followed by a discussion with Fadi Abu Shammalah, one of its producers.
Abu Shammalah is an affiliate visiting scholar at Georgetown University and Executive Director of the General Union of Cultural Centers in Palestine. A lifelong resident of Gaza until 2023, he brings firsthand insight into the intersections of art, activism, and resilience.

Family Mornings at the Museum: Featuring Rashida Tlaib's Book
2025-03-08 10:30 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
In honor of International Women’s Day, join us for a special Family Morning at the Museum as we celebrate the inspiring story of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and her journey to Washington. We will read Mama in Congress: Rashida Tlaib’s Journey to Washington, a powerful book that tells the story of how Rashida Tlaib became the first Palestinian-American woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Written by Tlaib herself, along with Miranda Paul and Adam Tlaib, and illustrated by Olivia Aserr, the book emphasizes the importance of representation and the significance of Palestinian women in leadership roles.
Through this story, we’ll explore themes of resilience, identity, and the transformative impact of having diverse voices in positions of power. This event will highlight the importance of representation in shaping a more inclusive future, especially for Palestinian women and girls, who often face barriers to being seen and heard. All ages are welcome to come together and celebrate the trailblazing path of Rashida Tlaib and the power of women in leadership.

Expert Talk: The Museum’s Palestinian Dress Collection
2025-03-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Wafa Ghnaim is a Palestinian dress historian, embroiderer, researcher, educator, and the museum’s Curator. Drawing from the museum’s permanent collection, she will present a selection of Palestinian dresses that illustrate the historical and cultural significance of textile traditions in the diaspora and their path to the Museum of the Palestinian People. In recognition of International Women’s Day, Wafa will also examine the role of Palestinian women as cultural stewards, analyzing how dressmaking and tatreez (Palestinian embroidery) function as acts of resistance against cultural erasure. Through this lens, she will explore how embroidery preserves collective memory, asserts self-determination, and sustains Palestinian heritage in the face of ongoing dispossession.

Film Screening: From Ground Zero
2025-03-15 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-16 16:00 - 18:30 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Join us for a powerful and deeply moving screening of From Ground Zero, an Oscar-shortlisted film capturing the lives of Palestinians in Gaza over the past year. Initiated by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi, this extraordinary collection of short films brings together the voices of twenty-two Palestinian filmmakers living through war, revealing intimate and untold stories beyond the headlines.
Through moments of both joy and pain, From Ground Zero offers a rare and unfiltered perspective on the resilience of our people persevering through wartime. The film’s cumulative emotional impact is unforgettable, making this a screening you won’t want to miss.
If you haven’t yet had the chance to experience this remarkable film, now is the time. Join us as we bear witness to these powerful stories and honor the resiliency of our filmmakers.

Exhibit Opening: Gaza Remains the Story
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
📅 Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Museum of the Palestinian People, Washington, DC
💰 Contribution: Pay-What-You-Can ($25–$35)
Gaza Remains the Story” is an exhibition that centers Gaza’s cultural heritage, resilience, and lived reality amid genocide, war, and erasure. Featuring historical archives, contemporary artworks, and community-centered scholarship, the exhibition bears witness to the devastation unfolding in Gaza while honoring the enduring creativity of its people. Based on the Palestinian Museum’s original exhibition, this version is adapted by the curator Wafa Ghnaim, with new research and urgent questions about cultural preservation, exile, and memory. It invites audiences to consider their role in sustaining Palestinian identity, both through the digital archive and the intimate, indigenous act of storytelling. “Gaza Remains the Story” is on view April 11 to November 2, 2025 at the Museum of the Palestinian People. Learn more about this adaptation for the Museum of the Palestinian People at www.tatreezandtea.com/gaza

Zoom Conversation with Author, Ahmed Masour
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | DC
“Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda” is a mystery novel that takes place in the heart of the now destroyed Jabaliya Camp, through the eyes of an eight-year old boy, Omar. Through Omar, author Ahmed Masoud takes the reader through the alleyways of the camp, the terrors induced by Israeli soldiers, and the temporality of life, in search of his missing father.
Masoud grew up in Jabaliya Refugee Camp. His paternal family were originally from the village of Deir Sneid, and his grandfather had owned a stone house and farms in Jerusalem prior to the Nakba. With an interest in western music and writers like Charles Dickens, Masoud learned English at a young age and went on to study English literature at Al-Azhar University. In 2002, at the age of 20, he moved to London. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Arts (MA) in English literature from London Metropolitan University and went on to complete his PhD in comparative literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.
In 2014, Masoud wrote the play Walaa: Loyalty about the Syrian refugee crisis although his first play in 2008, Go to Gaza, Drink the Sea, was about his home. His third play, The Shroud Maker, a satirical play about the titular woman named Hajja Souad, went on a tour of the UK with with Amnesty International.
Masoud’s debut novel Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda was published via Rimal Books. The novel was shortlisted for a 2015 Palestine Book Award by Middle East Monitor.
Masoud has been a lecturer at the University of the Arts London, as well as head of international partnership development at Oxford Brookes University for nine years and, as of 2019, head of Regent’s University London’s international partnerships office. He joined the University of Plymouth’s Displacement Studies Research Network. He was selected to be the writer in residence at the 2019 Bristol Palestine Film Festival. In 2022, he founded the PalArt Collective and Festival initiative and published his second novel Come What May.
Helena Cobban is the President of Just World Educational and the Founder and CEO of Just World Books, proud publishers of Vanished. Helena will be our co-host for this virtual conversation.
Join us to discuss the book’s meaning and impact with the author, Ahmed Masoud, as he shares his novel, navigating life under occupation, and his lived experience of growing up in Jabaliya.

Documentary Screening: No Other Land
2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Join us at the Museum of the Palestinian People for a special screening of No Other Land, the 2025 Oscar-winning documentary that follows Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist documenting the destruction of his homeland in Masafer Yatta while resisting the forced displacement of his people.
📅 Date & Time:

Saturday, April 26 | 7:00–9:00 PM

The evening will begin with an introduction to the Museum and the history of Masafer Yatta, providing context for the ongoing struggle against Israeli military displacement. The screening will follow, showcasing Basel’s powerful firsthand footage and his unexpected friendship with Yuval, a Jewish Israeli journalist who supports his cause but grapples with the deep divide between their lived realities.
Tickets: Sliding scale $20, $25, $30
The sliding scale allows us to keep our events accessible while also continuing to fund cultural programs like this one. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to us at info@mpp-dc.org, and we’ll be happy to make accommodations.
📍 Location: Museum of the Palestinian People
✉️ Contact: info@mpp-dc.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a deeply personal and urgent story of resistance, friendship, and the fight for justice.

Documentary Screening: No Other Land
2025-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Join us at the Museum of the Palestinian People for a special screening of No Other Land, the 2025 Oscar-winning documentary that follows Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist documenting the destruction of his homeland in Masafer Yatta while resisting the forced displacement of his people.
📅 Date & Time:

Sunday, April 27 | 5:30–7:30 PM

The evening will begin with an introduction to the Museum and the history of Masafer Yatta, providing context for the ongoing struggle against Israeli military displacement. The screening will follow, showcasing Basel’s powerful firsthand footage and his unexpected friendship with Yuval, a Jewish Israeli journalist who supports his cause but grapples with the deep divide between their lived realities.
Tickets: Sliding scale $20, $25, $30
The sliding scale allows us to keep our events accessible while also continuing to fund cultural programs like this one. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to us at info@mpp-dc.org, and we’ll be happy to make accommodations.
📍 Location: Museum of the Palestinian People
✉️ Contact: info@mpp-dc.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a deeply personal and urgent story of resistance, friendship, and the fight for justice.

Living With Drones
2025-05-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Living with Drones is a groundbreaking live journalism production that weaves together wartime diaries, personal testimonials from Gaza, multimedia elements, and live performance to explore the devastating impact of drone warfare on civilians. Premiering in London and later performed to sold-out audiences in Toronto, the show uses diary-style storytelling and immersive soundscapes to illuminate the trauma, resilience, and humanity of those living under constant surveillance and threat. Created by the stitched! live journalism studio, the production challenges traditional journalistic norms by centering non-dominant voices and fostering critical community dialogue on war, technology, and accountability.
Pay What You Can Ticket Scale: $25-$35

Curator Tour: Gaza Remains the Story
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Join Curator Wafa Ghnaim for a guided tour of Gaza Remains the Story, offering deeper insights into the exhibition’s works and themes. This tour will explore how Palestinian cultural heritage—especially from Gaza—continues to survive and adapt through art, collective memory, and diasporic storytelling. Participants are invited to reflect on their role in supporting Palestinian-led preservation of cultural heritage in the face of ongoing devastation.
📅 Wednesday, May 7 | 6:00–7:00 PM
🎟 Sliding scale: $30–$40

Yalla! Storytime! The Map of Palestine
2025-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Yalla! Storytime (يلا ستوريتايم), led by Curator Wafa Ghnaim at the Museum of the Palestinian People, is a monthly storytelling program designed for children ages 4 and up. Each session features a thoughtfully selected book that illuminates Palestinian history, culture, and traditions, offering young readers a window into the richness of Palestinian heritage. Through the power of storytelling, children will engage with narratives that foster imagination, cultural appreciation, and a deepened connection to identity and belonging.
As part of Gaza Remains the Story, Yalla! Storytime invites young audiences to explore the cultural heritage of Gaza through story and art. Curator Wafa Ghnaim will lead a special reading of “A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child’s Search for Home” by Maysa Odeh, inspecting maps in the museum space and learning geography. The session will conclude with creative expression through coloring sheets in TATREEZ BEAUTY: A Coloring Book.

Yalla! Storytime! What is a Palestinian Thobe?
2025-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Yalla! Storytime (يلا ستوريتايم), led by Curator Wafa Ghnaim at the Museum of the Palestinian People, is a monthly storytelling program designed for children ages 4 and up. Each session features a thoughtfully selected book that illuminates Palestinian history, culture, and traditions, offering young readers a window into the richness of Palestinian heritage. Through the power of storytelling, children will engage with narratives that foster imagination, cultural appreciation, and a deepened connection to identity and belonging.
As part of Gaza Remains the Story Yalla! Storytime invites young audiences to explore the cultural heritage of Gaza through story and art. Curator Wafa Ghnaim will lead a special reading of “Sitti’s Bird: A Gaza Story” by Malak Mattar, followed by creative activities from TATREEZ BEAUTY: A Coloring Book.
🎟 Pricing:

$5 per child | $10 per adult
$25 for a family package (2 adults + 2 children)
$20 for Tatreez Beauty: A Coloring Book

Join us for a fun and enriching experience that fosters imagination, cultural appreciation, and a deepened sense of identity!

Film Screening: It's All About Palestine
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | DC
“It Is All About Palestine” documents the courage of student activists confronting repression and the moral clarity of a generation refusing silence.
Please join the Museum of the Palestinian People as we screen this powerful documentary featuring our own local activists followed by a discussion with the films director, Dina AbouZeid and a special panel including subjects in the film.
Film screening starts at 6pm, doors open at 5:30pm. Light appetizers to be provided. Please RSVP in advance.
Trailer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mW5SgLaOqFFES0CBH2SZUj7LK5tL1XWS/view
Dina AbouZeid is a documentary filmmaker whose journey into the field began after a decade in television and news media. Seeking to go beyond headlines and into the heart of human experience, she founded Media Vision Co. in Egypt with a mission to capture memories, uncover untold stories, and offer a clearer vision of the present. With over 25 years of experience, Dina has produced impactful content for major broadcasters including Al Jazeera, Al Hurra, Alghad, and Al Araby. Her documentaries, which often explore themes of identity, social justice, and global awareness, combine investigative depth with emotional resonance. Now based in the United States, Dina continues to amplify marginalized voices through film. She believes that honest, compassionate storytelling can make film a tool of resistance and a beacon of truth and transformation.

Together We Stand: A Night of Palestinian Culture & Dinner
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 | DC
Kick off the Together We Stand Festival with an evening of Palestinian food, art, and performance. Enjoy a delicious dinner alongside live music, spoken word, dance, and art. This intimate night of culture and community will nourish both heart and spirit, with proceeds supporting the Museum of the Palestinian People’s mission.

Private Tour
2026-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
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8th Annual Gala: A Foundation for our Future
2026-02-01 18:30 | The Whittemore House, 1526 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
This year’s gala marks a powerful milestone, seven years of growth as a permanent Palestinian landmark in the heart of our nation’s capital. Together, we’ve resisted erasure by preserving and sharing the arts, cultural heritage, and history of the Palestinian people.
Now, we invite you to help us lay down our roots. This is our home. Partner with us to build its foundation for the future.
Each year, our community comes together to celebrate the richness of Palestinian identity through music, food, stories, and art. This year, we gather with a renewed sense of urgency and purpose. As heartbreaking events continue to unfold in Palestine—and as Palestinian narratives face silencing and distortion in mainstream media—our voices, spaces, and presence matter more than ever.
Join us for a night of solidarity, storytelling, and hope as we raise funds to secure and expand the Museum of the Palestinian People, ensuring it remains a lasting home for generations to come.

Film Premier: Palestinian Grandmothers Share Their Stories
2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
Join us for the premier “Grandmothers Share Their Stories: Palestine” an oral history documentary directed by Peggy Fleming.
This oral history documentary takes us into the homes of Claudette, Zuhdiyeh, and Fawziyeh, as they share the stories of their lives over the last 80 years. Fleming first interviewed these women in 2009 and then followed up with them in 2025 as the film was being brought to life.

7:00 PM- Door Opens with a reception
7:20 PM – Program Introduction and film debut
Following the film, the Director, Peggy Fleming and Producer, Nada Nassereddin will discuss the journey of making the film and the importance of oral history. Peggy will also talk about her larger work in oral history and film.
8:50-PM- Closing

Palestinian Grandmothers Share Their Stories
2026-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Back by popular demand! Join us for the second iteration of “Grandmothers Share Their Stories: Palestine” an oral history documentary directed by Peggy Fleming.
This oral history documentary takes us into the homes of Claudette, Zuhdiyeh, and Fawziyeh, as they share the stories of their lives over the last 80 years. Fleming first interviewed these women in 2009 and then followed up with them in 2025 as the film was being brought to life.

7:00 PM- Door Opens with a reception
7:20 PM – Program Introduction and film debut
Following the film, the Director, Peggy Fleming and Producer, Nada Nassereddin will discuss the journey of making the film and the importance of oral history. Peggy will also talk about her larger work in oral history and film.
8:50-PM- Closing

Special Screening of Palestine ‘36
2026-03-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
We’re honored to invite you to a special screening of Palestine ‘36, a powerful historical drama set during the 1936 Palestinian revolt.
As British colonial rule tightened its grip and tensions rose across the country, the film follows Yousef, a young Palestinian man navigating life between his village and his work in Jerusalem. When a general strike spreads from city streets to rural communities, families are forced to confront impossible choices about safety, loyalty, and resistance.

Workshop 1: Palestinian Food & Identity Reclamation
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Reserve Your Passes →

Food is more than nourishment, it is memory, identity, and resistance.
Join us for a 3-part workshop series led by Palestinian American chef and activist Jinan Deena, exploring the deep connection between Palestinian cuisine and cultural identity.
Through storytelling, history, and discussion, this series highlights how food becomes a powerful tool for preservation and resistance in the face of erasure.

Session 1: May 7
Palestinian Agricultural History & Food Sovereignty
Explore the roots of Palestinian cuisine, the impact of occupation on agriculture, and the ongoing struggle to preserve food traditions.

Session 2: May 14
Food Through Resilience
Highlighting chefs in Gaza and their efforts to sustain and protect culinary heritage under extreme conditions.

Session 3: May 21
Ethical Consumption & Supporting Palestinian Businesses
Learn how everyday choices — from food to purchasing decisions — can support Palestinian communities globally.
Light (vegetarian) bites will be served after each session.

Jinan Deena
Palestinian American chef and activist based in Washington, DC, and founder of Bayti. Through her work, she blends food and activism to reclaim and celebrate authentic Palestinian cuisine. Her work has been featured in BBC, Washington Post, Eater DC, and more.

Workshop 2: Palestinian Food & Identity Reclamation
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Reserve Your Passes →

Food is more than nourishment, it is memory, identity, and resistance.Join us for a 3-part workshop series led by Palestinian American chef and activist Jinan Deena, exploring the deep connection between Palestinian cuisine and cultural identity.
Through storytelling, history, and discussion, this series highlights how food becomes a powerful tool for preservation and resistance in the face of erasure.

Session 1: May 7
Palestinian Agricultural History & Food Sovereignty
Explore the roots of Palestinian cuisine, the impact of occupation on agriculture, and the ongoing struggle to preserve food traditions.

Session 2: May 14
Food Through Resilience
Highlighting chefs in Gaza and their efforts to sustain and protect culinary heritage under extreme conditions.

Session 3: May 21
Ethical Consumption & Supporting Palestinian Businesses
Learn how everyday choices — from food to purchasing decisions — can support Palestinian communities globally.
Light (vegetarian) bites will be served after each session.

Jinan Deena
Palestinian American chef and activist based in Washington, DC, and founder of Bayti. Through her work, she blends food and activism to reclaim and celebrate authentic Palestinian cuisine. Her work has been featured in BBC, Washington Post, Eater DC, and more.

Workshop 3: Palestinian Food & Identity Reclamation
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Museum of the Palestinian People, 1900 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
