Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center – A Hub for Art and Dialogue

A leading cultural institution in Ramallah dedicated to contemporary art, literature, and community engagement.

Overview

The Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center, founded in 1996, is one of Ramallah’s most prominent venues for contemporary culture. Named after the renowned Palestinian educator and intellectual Khalil Sakakini, the center occupies a beautifully restored traditional home that reflects the charm of early 20th-century Ramallah. Within its stone walls, visitors encounter exhibitions, performances, and discussions that showcase the vitality of Palestinian creativity today.

The center is more than just a gallery space — it is a meeting point where art, literature, and civic dialogue intersect. Its programs are designed to foster critical thinking, artistic experimentation, and cultural exchange, making it an essential destination for anyone seeking to understand Ramallah’s modern identity and evolving role as Palestine’s cultural capital.

Cultural and Community Role

The Sakakini Center plays a vital role in nurturing local artists and writers while connecting them to regional and international networks. It provides a platform for emerging voices, encourages debate on social and political issues, and sustains a cultural space open to the community.

Its legacy as a house of learning continues through its commitment to intellectual and artistic freedom.

What to Experience

Visit rotating art exhibitions featuring Palestinian and international artists.

Attend poetry readings, book launches, and cultural lectures.

Join film screenings, music performances, or experimental art projects.

Explore a historic heritage building reimagined as a modern cultural hub.

Visitor Information

Location: Al-Masyoun neighborhood, Ramallah

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

Contact: info@sakakini.org | +970 2-298-7371

Entry: Free (donations welcome)

Tip: Check the event calendar online for special programs during your visit.