On November 24, 2016, Bethlehem Museum had the privilege of honoring Bethlehem’s beloved son, artist, and photographer, Mr. Maurice Mikel, during a ceremony in which it opened artist Fadwa Rohana’s exhibit, “Walking the Edge of Nostalgia.” Throughout his artistic career, Mr. Mikel has contributed deeply to the social, cultural, religious and historical fabric of Palestine, and especially to that of his hometown, Bethlehem, were his art is well known and ...
Bethlehem, Palestine (March 5th, 2016) – On the March 5th, 2016, Bethlehem Museum celebrated its first year anniversary, as well as the grand opening of the Museum’s Al-Karmeh Restaurant and Al-Khan Gift Shop. Citizens, delegates, and government officials from the Bethlehem community and the surrounding area joined in the ceremony to commemorate the momentous occasion.
Bethlehem community members enjoy opening remarks at Bethlehem Museum’s First Year Anni
Bethlehem, Palestine – On January 20th, 2016, Ms. June Kunugi, UNICEF Special Representative - State of Palestine, and UNICEF Communications Specialist, Ms. Monica Awad, accompanied four Americans including two Lutheran ministers, one from New York and one from California, on a visit to the Bethlehem Museum. They arrived in the afternoon and received a warm welcome from HCEF staff. Before touring the Museum, they were given a brief introduction...
The GTC and the Scottish group touring the Museum
Bethlehem, Palestine – On December 12th, 2015, a local mental health center, Guidance and Training Center for the Child and Family (GTC), along with an affiliated group of Scottish psychology professors, visited the Bethlehem Museum. The Scottish professors are working with GTC to train local psychologists and counselors in Palestinian schools and hospitals to improve the delivery of mental health service
