Dar Zahran Heritage Building – A Window into Ramallah’s Past

A 250-year-old family home transformed into a cultural center preserving memory, art, and tradition.

Overview

Dar Zahran Heritage Building is a restored 250-year-old family home located in Ramallah’s Old City. Once the residence of the prominent Zahran family, the building has been carefully preserved and transformed into a cultural center that tells the story of Ramallah’s history and traditions. Its stone arches, thick walls, and traditional courtyard architecture provide a glimpse into Palestinian domestic life in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Today, Dar Zahran is more than a museum — it is a space that bridges Ramallah’s past with its present. Exhibitions, art displays, and cultural events held within its historic walls celebrate Palestinian identity while preserving family heritage. Visitors are invited to walk through rooms filled with photographs, artifacts, and local crafts, experiencing Ramallah not as a modern city alone but as a community deeply rooted in memory and tradition.

Cultural and Community Role

Dar Zahran serves as both a heritage site and a cultural hub. By showcasing traditional architecture and family history, it preserves the memory of old Ramallah while giving a platform to contemporary Palestinian artists.

Its exhibitions and events create a dialogue between generations, connecting the city’s roots to its evolving cultural life.

What to Experience

Explore restored heritage rooms with artifacts and old family photographs.

Visit rotating exhibitions of contemporary Palestinian art.

Attend community evenings, talks, and cultural gatherings.

Learn about Ramallah’s transformation from village to urban center.

Visitor Information

Location: Ramallah Old City, near Al-Manara Square

Hours: Sat–Thu 10:00–18:00 (closed Fridays)

Contact: darzahran@gmail.com | +970 2-295-3470

Entry: Free admission (donations welcome)

Tip: Combine a visit with a walk through the Old City’s alleys.