The Somali Museum of Minnesota

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 has set us back some, we have reopened our doors with new safety precautions for both the health of our guests and our staff members.
We have new renovations and a new exhibit; The Dirios Exhibit.
Our new open hours are Friday 3 PM TO 7 PM. Saturday, and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM.

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.

The Somali Museum is the home of Somali creativity in North America, and is a global leader in advancing and elevating the work of Somali artists, traditional and contemporary.

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The Dirios Exhibit

In late 2020, The Somali Museum opened it doors to a brand new show.

The Dirios exhibit!
We're showcasing many works from Dr. Mohamud (Dirios) Mohamed's personal collections and artifacts from Somalia & the Somali Culture and Research Center. "Dr. Mohamud Dirios is a collector and preserver of Somali ethnography served the academy of science in Mogadishu, and later became the last director of National Museums of Mogadishu".
-Somali National Museum.

The Somali Museum published a new BOOK! Baro Agabkaaga is now available at the Somali Museum for sale.

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