Article Author: The Palestinian Museum in Birzeit amongst the projects nominated for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Media Source: Al Hayat (Palestine)
Date: 11 June 2019
The Palestinian Museum in the town of Birzeit, Palestine is among the 20 projects nominated for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. The Palestinian Museum is surrounded by green gardens that increase its beauty and splendor, turning it into more than just a museum-building, but a unique place that brings together various groups of people with different kind of interest. It presents itself as an independent institution dedicated to supporting an open and dynamic Palestinian culture nationally and internationally. The Museum engages with new perspectives on Palestinian history, society and culture. It also offers spaces for creative ventures educational programmes and innovative research.