Palestine Museum US Offers Free Summer Admission for Youth
The Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut, is offering free admission for one child under 18 and one accompanying adult during summer hours (Tue, Thu, Fri 3-5 PM) through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum Initiative, supported by Connecticut Humanities and the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts with federal ARPA funds. Founded by Palestinian American businessman Faisal Saleh, the museum opened on April 22, 2018, and is the first Palestinian museum in the Western Hemisphere. Regular admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors (65+), with a $20 family maximum and free entry for children 12 and under. The museum also promotes a Venice Biennale Collateral Event exhibition book titled “From Palestine With Art,” featuring artwork by Ghassan Abulaban. Visitors can schedule appointments outside summer hours by emailing info@PalestineMuseum.US or calling 203/530-2248.
Key facts
- Palestine Museum US is located in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
- It opened on April 22, 2018.
- Founded by Palestinian American businessman Faisal Saleh.
- First Palestinian museum in the Western Hemisphere.
- Free summer admission for one child under 18 and one adult via Connecticut Summer at the Museum Initiative.
- Supported by Connecticut Humanities and the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts with federal ARPA funds.
- Summer hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
- Venice Biennale Collateral Event exhibition book 'From Palestine With Art' features artwork by Ghassan Abulaban.
Entities
Artists
- Ghassan Abulaban
Institutions
- Palestine Museum US
- Connecticut Humanities
- Department of Economic and Community Development
- Office of the Arts
- Connecticut Summer at the Museum Initiative
Locations
- Woodbridge
- Connecticut
- United States