Check Out Our Upcoming Events
Multicultural Heritage Gathering
Multicultural Heritage Gathering serves as a pivotal community initiative, orchestrated to bring together a broad spectrum of individuals ranging from cultural organization representatives, U.S. legislators, and educators to healthcare professionals, performing artists, engineers, and law enforcement officers, along with community leaders and esteemed partners. Spearheaded by the Somali Museum, this event underscores a profound commitment to deepening cultural awareness and nurturing the interconnective relationships among Minnesota’s eclectic communities.
Somali Traditional Weaving Workshop
Come join a hands-on cultural experience to learn traditional weaving techniques and create intricate and vibrant woven artworks. This is a wonderful space to learn and listen to the stories and experiences that shape this beautiful craft from the Somali Museum's Weaving Instructors!
Traditional Dance Workshop
Come learn various dances and their cultural significance, and experience the beauty of Somali performance from knowledgeable instructors with a deep understanding of Somali cultural dances.
Somali Traditional Weaving Workshop
Come join a hands-on cultural experience to learn traditional weaving techniques and create intricate and vibrant woven artworks. This is a wonderful space to learn and listen to the stories and experiences that shape this beautiful craft from the Somali Museum's Weaving Instructors!
Buraanbur Workshop
Join one of our most beloved Somali dance classes - Buraanbur! Classes are FREE. Ages 13 and up. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a shawl!
Soomaaliya: Food, Memory, and Migration: A Cookbook
We are pleased to invite you to a culinary night at the Somali Museum featuring Ifrah F. Ahmed. She will be sharing the story of Somalia through its food, highlighting her work in preserving and transforming the cuisine as documented in her book.
The event will include a panel discussion with local Somali women restaurant owners, light refreshments, and a traditional dance performance by the Somali Museum dance troupe.
Somali Tales & Family Night
Join the Somali Museum for a vibrant and engaging storytelling session designed to spark the imaginations of young explorers!
Somali Traditional Weaving Workshop
Come join a hands-on cultural experience to learn traditional weaving techniques and create intricate and vibrant woven artworks. This is a wonderful space to learn and listen to the stories and experiences that shape this beautiful craft from the Somali Museum's Weaving Instructors!
Traditional Dance Workshop
Come learn various dances and their cultural significance, and experience the beauty of Somali performance from knowledgeable instructors with a deep understanding of Somali cultural dances.
Buraanbur Workshop
Join one of our most beloved Somali dance classes - Buraanbur! Classes are FREE. Ages 13 and up. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a shawl!
Sheekooyinka Soomaalida: Live Play
Experience the magic of our heritage as our talented kids and youth share the spirit of community and tradition on stage.
Kids & Youth Arts Festival
Join us for our annual Kids & Youth Arts Festival and enjoy Somali arts and crafts with your family, friends, and community!
Somali Traditional Weaving Workshop
Come join a hands-on cultural experience to learn traditional weaving techniques and create intricate and vibrant woven artworks. This is a wonderful space to learn and listen to the stories and experiences that shape this beautiful craft from the Somali Museum's Weaving Instructors!
Somali Heritage and Arts Summer Festival
Somali Heritage and Arts Summer Festival is an outdoor festival dedicated to gathering under the sun to highlight the powerful role of art in building community. With live traditional music, interactive art stations, and a marketplace featuring local Somali artists, this festival is a space to honor heritage and explore how artistry connects us to one another.
13th Anniversary Celebration
Every year in October, we celebrate one of the biggest cultural celebrations in the Twin Cities. Somali singers, actors, dancers, and esteemed community leaders all under one roof for a night of culture and arts.
Somali Traditional Weaving Workshop
Come join a hands-on cultural experience to learn traditional weaving techniques and create intricate and vibrant woven artworks. This is a wonderful space to learn and listen to the stories and experiences that shape this beautiful craft from the Somali Museum's Weaving Instructors!
Youth Acting Class
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Kids Acting Class
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Somali Traditional Weaving Workshop
Come join a hands-on cultural experience to learn traditional weaving techniques and create intricate and vibrant woven artworks. This is a wonderful space to learn and listen to the stories and experiences that shape this beautiful craft from the Somali Museum's Weaving Instructors!
Buraanbur Class
Join one of our most beloved Somali dance classes - Buraanbur! Classes are FREE. Ages 13 and up. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a shawl!
Youth Acting Class
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Kids Acting Class
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Traditional Dance Class
Come learn various dances and their cultural significance, and experience the beauty of Somali performance from knowledgeable instructors with a deep understanding of Somali cultural dances.
Buraanbur Class
Join one of our most beloved Somali dance classes - Buraanbur! Classes are FREE. Ages 13 and up. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a shawl!
Cancelled: Kids Acting Class
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Cancelled: Youth Acting Class
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Cancelled: Traditional Dance Class
Come learn various dances and their cultural significance, and experience the beauty of Somali performance from knowledgeable instructors with a deep understanding of Somali cultural dances.
Kids Acting Class
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Youth Acting Class
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Buraanbur Class
Join one of our most beloved Somali dance classes - Buraanbur! Classes are FREE. Ages 13 and up. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a shawl!
Somali Traditional Weaving Workshop
Come join a hands-on cultural experience to learn traditional weaving techniques and create intricate and vibrant woven artworks. This is a wonderful space to learn and listen to the stories and experiences that shape this beautiful craft from the Somali Museum's Weaving Instructors!
Kids Acting Workshop & Classes
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Youth Acting Workshop & Classes
Join us at the Somali Museum for an opportunity to learn the art of acting and explore an optional chance to perform in a future play!
Traditional Dance Classes
Come learn various dances and their cultural significance, and experience the beauty of Somali performance from knowledgeable instructors with a deep understanding of Somali cultural dances.