Somali Museum of Minnesota

Somali Museum of Minnesota The home of Somali culture and traditional arts in Minnesota. Hours:
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun - 11:00-5:00 PM

Phone: (612) 886-3723
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The Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum is the home of traditional Somali arts and folklore in Minnesota. Somali nomadic traditional arts are endangered due to upheaval, migration, and the increasing urbanization of Somali society, but the Somali Museum’s collection of over 700 artifacts offers hope that the tradition will continue. As the only center dedicated to preserving and promoting Somali a

rts and folklore anywhere in the world, the Somali Museum is committed to providing high-quality educational programs and building community through folklore education. In addition, the Somali Museum fosters connections between community organizations, advocates, and artists, and provides resources to traditional artists, folklorists, and craftspeople in the Somali diaspora. The Somali Museum operates two central branches of arts education programming: artifact exhibits and arts learning. Through these two branches, the Somali Museum intends to foster the next generations of people appreciating and practicing Somali folk art forms. The Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum targets youth in the Somali community who have grown up without a connection to traditional arts, and non-Somali Minnesotans encountering Somali arts for the first time. The Museum’s programs are based on building bridges between these community members and those who carry the quickly-disappearing knowledge of traditional arts.

06/02/2026

Somali Museum Dance Troupe performed last night at the “Minneapolis Rise” event. This gathering celebrated the JFK Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recently bestowed upon the Twin Cities for our community’s resilience during the metro surge.

05/30/2026

Today we celebrate Faynuus Sheikh Dahir, a renowned actress whose career began as a dancer performing traditional Somali styles, from dhaanto to niiko, before she transitioned to starring in iconic stage plays. After more than two decades away from the stage, she made a celebrated return performing at the Somali Museum’s 6th anniversary in 2019.

Exciting Announcement! We are pleased to offer an additional dance learning opportunity this Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:0...
05/26/2026

Exciting Announcement! We are pleased to offer an additional dance learning opportunity this Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Somali Museum. This workshop was added due to high demand, and we look forward to seeing you there!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Somali Museum.

Credit - Somalia: A Nation of Poets - by Twin Cities PBS produced with the Somali Museum of Minnesota and Kajoog.
Poet: Safiyo Tusmo

Last week, we hosted two groups on the same day: 7th graders from TCIS in the morning and students from the University o...
05/09/2026

Last week, we hosted two groups on the same day: 7th graders from TCIS in the morning and students from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in the afternoon. They engaged in learning about their culture, dancing, and creating unforgettable memories together. Photos credit: Somali TV Minnesota

05/05/2026

Your teachers are ready to bring the heat this Saturday at the Somali Museum for a traditional Somali dance workshop! Don't miss out, show up at 5:00 pm and let's get this party started!

This Saturday, step into the Somali Museum for an immersive storytelling experience with Ifrah Mansour
05/01/2026

This Saturday, step into the Somali Museum for an immersive storytelling experience with Ifrah Mansour

Then and now living legends. Can you name them?
04/25/2026

Then and now living legends. Can you name them?

We appreciate the incredible response! Registration is closed for now, but find more exciting events coming soon at www....
04/22/2026

We appreciate the incredible response! Registration is closed for now, but find more exciting events coming soon at www.somalimuseum.org

Shoutout to our visitors from New York, Ohio, Canada and beyond. Thrilled the Somali museum was on your list. We are ope...
04/18/2026

Shoutout to our visitors from New York, Ohio, Canada and beyond. Thrilled the Somali museum was on your list. We are open 11-5 pm Thursday-Friday.

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2925 Chicago Avenue, Greenway Basement
Minneapolis, MN
55407

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+16128863723

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