The Bethlehem Museum’s “Patrons of the Treasures of Palestine” are individuals, families, churches, institutions, and corporations who cherish the Treasures of Palestine and champion the Palestinian culture and identity. The Patrons accomplish this by providing funds, expertise, and acting as ambassadors for the prosperity and growth of the Bethlehem Museum.

 

PATRONS HELP THE BETHLEHEM MUSEUM BY:

  • Educating their communities about the Palestinian culture through the Bethlehem Museum’s exhibit as well as the various exhibits around the world and other
  • Restoring to Palestine the cultural treasures scattered around the
  • Promoting restoration and preservation of historical artifacts for Bethlehem
  • Acquiring new artifacts which complement the existing
  • Reclaiming the Palestinian identity of Palestinian artifacts of olive wood, mother of pearl, embroidery, and iconography held in museums around the
  • Sustaining the future of the Bethlehem
  • Expanding the network of the Patrons groups

 

 BECOME A FOUNDING PATRON

We invite you to be a founding member in support of this historical legacy through one of the following options:

 

A PATRON:

  • Employs indigenous workers
  • Provides employment to women
  • Showcases women’s contributions to society
  • Supports local charities which help disfranchised and vulnerable social groups in Palestine such as those experiencing intellectual and physical disabilities
  • Supports budding artists
  • Connects the Diaspora to their homeland
    • Becomes part of the history of Bethlehem
    • Is a defender/protector of the treasures of Palestine and ultimately its culture and identity
    • Fulfills a national and religious duty to stop the identity theft of Palestinian Culture and history

 

 

PATRON BENEFITS:

  • Your name inscribed on the Patrons of the Treasures of Palestine wall in the Bethlehem Museum.
  • Subscription to “Patrons of the Treasures of Palestine” E-Newsletter
  • Invitation to exclusive Museum Ceremonies
  • Invitation to exclusive Biannual Patrons Pilgrimages to Palestine featuring private tours; unveilings; visits to private collections, and more.
  • Commemoration plaques  identifying  artifacts  restored  by Patron and/or Chapter
  • Membership in local Patrons Chapter and invitations to local  events and
  • 20% Discount at the Bethlehem Museum Gift
  • Discounted hotel rates and pilgrimages tours
  • No waiting in line for entrance into the Museum- along with entrance allowance before Museum opens
  • Complimentary tour of the Bethlehem Museum and HCEF Headquarters with Official Bethlehem Museum Tour Guide
  • Invitation to view areas of the Museum closed to the public

 

 

TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A FOUNDING PATRON TODAY!