The Samaritan Museum

The Samaritan Museum is an ethnographic museum on Mount Gerizim in Nablus that displays exhibits spanning thousands of years of Samaritan heritage. The collection includes ancient manuscripts, religious texts, and artifacts that document the cultural legacy of this community.

The museum was founded in 1991 to document the history of the Samaritan community, whose sacred place is Mount Gerizim. Its establishment reflects this group's desire to preserve their distinct religious practices and long history.

The museum displays religious texts, traditional garments, and ceremonial objects that reflect the distinct practices of the Samaritan community. Visitors can observe how this group maintains its identity through everyday items and sacred objects.

The museum is located on Mount Gerizim and is best visited by arranging a visit in advance, as guided tours are offered in multiple languages. Visitors should plan ahead and be prepared for the elevation and mountainous terrain.

The museum is the only institution worldwide dedicated exclusively to preserving and presenting Samaritan culture. Here visitors can see the ancient Samaritan language and its written documents, rarely accessible elsewhere.

Location: Nablus

Inception: 1991

GPS coordinates: 32.20381,35.27044

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06