Founded in 2011, the Somali Museum of Minnesota opened the doors of its public gallery in 2013 as North America's first and only museum devoted to Somali culture. At last update, the Somali Museum of Minnesota was the only museum of Somali culture anywhere in the world.

Displaying a collection of over 700 pieces, and offering educational programs about Somali traditional culture that are not offered anywhere else, the Somali Museum offers an unrivaled …

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The Somali Museum of Minnesota (also known as the Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum) is a cultural institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area is home to the largest Somali immigrant and refugee population in the United States, after civil war in Somalia prompted large-scale displacement of ...

Mar 30, 2017 · In 2013, the Somali Museum of Minnesota becomes the first cultural center in the United States created to preserve Somali culture and tradition—and to share them with others while offering education about the community.

Somali Museum of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 15,162 likes · 4 talking about this · 659 were here. The home of Somali culture and traditional arts in Minnesota. Hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun -...

The Somali Museum of Minnesota boasts a collection of over 1000 traditional nomadic artifacts from Somalia. These artifacts provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Somali people. In addition to the artifact collection, the museum also offers educational programming about Somali culture, arts events, and cross-cultural activities.

Feb 1, 2025 · On December 27th the Somali Museum hosted a joyous community celebration marking its move to a new larger space. After 11 years just 6 blocks west at the Plaza Verde building, its new location at the Midtown Exchange will provide more space to …

Founded in 2011 by Osman Ali, at the heart of the Museum is a collection of over 1500 traditional nomadic artifacts and contemporary Somali artworks, highlighting the deep roots of Somali art in nomadic society and ancient traditions.

The Somali Museum is located at the corner of East Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue, just ten minutes south of Downtown.