The President’s Exhibit was a Special Exhibit on Display in 2022. It features art works by artist David Ngirailemesang. This exhibit focused on his portraits of the former Presidents of Palau. A gallery of his works can be found below, followed by brief bios of each President that accompanied each art piece. ARTIST/PAINTER DAVID “DAVE” […]
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Pottery crafts and designs of Palau Clay by Master Carver Sunud Malaviu and Students
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German-Palauan Cooperation in Archaeology The Monumental Earthworks of Babeldaob and the Challenges of Climate Change The monumental earthworks of Palau are one of the most awe-inspiring expressions of human ingenuity in all of Oceania. These terraced and shaped hills still dominate the landscape of the island of Babeldaob today. A large and politically well-organized population
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In the framework of the MPTF for COVID-19 Response funded project, UNESCO supported the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) as a part of the informal economy in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Palau. The project addressed unemployment and aims to support sustainable enterprises in the informal subsectors following the impact of COVID-19. The Local Informal CCIs,
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On August 12, 2022 the Director of the Belau National Museum, Olympia Morei-Remengesau, provided a donation of twenty-one (21) sets of Ethnobotany of Palau: Plants, People, and Island Culture Volumes 1 & 2, to the Minister of Education, Dr. Dale Jenkins, for distribution to all public schools and libraries in the Republic of Palau. Sets
Position: Media TechnicianOpening Date: August 29, 2022Closing Date: September 28, 2022Salary: Depending on education, qualification and work experience This position entails technical aspect of the Media Section of the Museum. The person is responsible for maintaining the media collections, including photographs, slides, videos, films and record events in the community under the supervision of the
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Position: Research LibrarianOpening Date: August 29, 2022Closing Date: September 28, 2022Salary: Depending on education, qualification and work experience This professional position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data relating to ongoing projects and programs. The Librarian verifies references and sources of supporting data of the museum collections and promotes information on Palauan culture. He/She further
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The Belau National Museum is hiring! For anyone who is interested in showcasing our rich culture and history, we gladly welcome your enthusiasm! Below you can find an application form that you can print out, fill, and submit to the Museum, or email to bnm@palaunet.com. The Museum will be accepting applications until September 16. Let’s
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On March 7, 2022, the Belau National Museum (BNM) hosted an appreciation luncheon for the donors who made it possible for the printing of the 2020 State of Palau’s Birds Report. It was a simple, informal luncheon sharing local cuisine, sharing the report and background on the museum’s bird program, appreciation speeches by the chairman
Belau National Museum Education Campaign on the Northern Peleliu Lkes During the 2020 migratory season, the Belau National Museum and the Palau Conservation Society embarked on 6 trips to the Northern Peleliu Lkes. During the 2021 migratory season our 1st and 2nd team trips to the Northern Peleliu Lkes were during September 14th and October
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