Arab American National Museum

"I visited this museum with my husband and mother-in-law on Sat. Jan. 6, 2024. We spent two hours there and did not even see all of it - we never got to the lower level or finished the second floor. There were only a few other people in the museum with us so we had lots of space. We learned so much. There is so much interesting information. The first floor had great displays highlighting the history of Arab music, the development of writing, numbers, buildings, science discoveries and the three monotheistic religions. On the second floor, they have a changing map over the steps that shows you the early history of Arab nations, what countries are now considered Arab, associated, as well as North African. This was very helpful. There are lots of interesting displays on this floor highlighting Arab Americans and their contributions in music, business, charity, science, humanities, etc. (you must walk away from this museum able to list at least five famous Arab Americans if you could not before you went), then more on Arab cooking, Arab immigration to the United States, the problematic stereotyping of Arab Americans in the media, Arab Americans standing up, etc. Most of it is static displays that you have to read but they had some audio and video depictions. I would highly recommend this museum for anyone interested in learning more about Arab Americans and plan to go back to see more. I did have some trouble with the small size and amount of text in the displays as I spent much of the two hours just reading."

"I went for the 1st time yesterday and it was amazing! The artwork, the various items people brought with them when they moved to the U.S., and the rooftop garden were some of the highlights. Also, our tour guide (Dave) was awesome. He was knowledgeable and engaging. I hope to make a return visit."

"Very amazing and unique museum. The first and only of its kind in the United States telling a full picture of the history and current status of the Arab immigrants to the states since it’s early days more than a century ago. I was so impressed and will visit one more time."

"A place from the community that gives back to the community. I got the chance to be one of the instructors for their wonderful photography programs “ Sura” for this year which gave me the chance to give back to the little ones. I wish they have more advertising budget for the plenty events that’s goin on on their plate that enriches the community Love working with you guys!"

"Went with my 8 year old son. As an Arab American I was happy to take my son to a museum that represents him and his background. We go to a lot of museums that represent other cultures and backgrounds and it was nice to go to one that we can relate to. I learned a lot about the first Arab Immigrants to the USA."