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.

🎬 Calling all aspiring actors, directors, and filmmakers! You’re invited to observe a film shoot at the Somali Museum! D...
06/23/2026

🎬 Calling all aspiring actors, directors, and filmmakers! You’re invited to observe a film shoot at the Somali Museum! Due to space limitations, attendance is by registration only.

Link in bio to register. We’ll go in the order of registration, so don’t miss out!

BURAANBUR NIGHT: Honoring Our Somali Women Elders. A Celebration of Culture, Service, and Legacy📅 Saturday, June 20, 202...
06/18/2026

BURAANBUR NIGHT: Honoring Our Somali Women Elders. A Celebration of Culture, Service, and Legacy

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍Amaal Center
1201 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Hosted by the Somali Museum of Minnesota
Join us for a beautiful evening dedicated to honoring the remarkable Somali women elders whose wisdom, leadership, creativity, and cultural knowledge have helped preserve our heritage and strengthen our community for generations.
This special gathering will recognize the weaving elders and the many women whose contributions have supported the growth and mission of the Somali Museum of Minnesota.

Evening Highlights:

Welcome Remarks
Recognition of Somali Women Elders
Traditional Buraanbur Performances
Cultural Reflections and Storytelling
Somali Tea, Appetizers, and Dinner
Community Connection and Celebration

We warmly invite community members, families, daughters, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and friends to gather in appreciation of the women who have paved the way for us.
Wear your Dirac, Garbasaar, or traditional Somali attire as we celebrate our culture, our history, and the women who carry it forward.

🎟️ Admission
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Come celebrate an evening of culture, appreciation, laughter, poetry, and sisterhood as we honor the legacy of Somali women elders and their invaluable contributions to our community.

For More Information
Fadumo Ibrahim
Somali Museum of Minnesota
📞 952-564-4664
📧 mailto:[email protected]

Meet 6 of our 10 new Somali American youth dancers who have joined the Somali Museum Dance Troupe! They’re excited to sh...
06/18/2026

Meet 6 of our 10 new Somali American youth dancers who have joined the Somali Museum Dance Troupe! They’re excited to showcase the incredible dance moves they’ve learned in Somali Museum dance classes. Stay tuned for their upcoming performances!

06/17/2026

Join us for an evening of Buranbur as we honor the elders who have kept Somali traditions, stories, and cultural knowledge alive for generations. Through poetry, dance, and community gathering, we celebrate the wisdom, creativity, and resilience of the women whose voices continue to shape our culture and connect us to our heritage.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Amaal Center
1201 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Come listen, learn, and celebrate with us as we recognize the elders who have preserved these traditions and passed them on to future generations.
This is a free community celebration, but registration is required as space is limited.

Register through the link in our bio.

Wear your Dirac, Garbasaar, or traditional Somali attire as we celebrate our culture, our history, and the women who carry it forward.

Join us for an evening of Buranbur as we honor the elders who have kept Somali traditions, stories, and cultural knowled...
06/16/2026

Join us for an evening of Buranbur as we honor the elders who have kept Somali traditions, stories, and cultural knowledge alive for generations. Through poetry, dance, and community gathering, we celebrate the wisdom, creativity, and resilience of the women whose voices continue to shape our culture and connect us to our heritage.

Come listen, learn, and celebrate with us as we recognize the elders who have preserved these traditions and passed them on to future generations.
Register through the link in our bio.

Celebrating the Legacy of Somali Professionals ⭐️ Have you ever wondered why so many Somali youth are graduating from co...
06/14/2026

Celebrating the Legacy of Somali Professionals ⭐️

Have you ever wondered why so many Somali youth are graduating from colleges and universities with high honors? This success is rooted in the legacy of the parents, grandparents, and mentors who paved the way.
They are inspired by the professionals who shaped Somalia during its golden days - journalists, engineers, business leaders, teachers, lawmakers, scholars, and healthcare providers. Their dedication continues to inspire today’s youth to pursue their dreams and achieve excellence.

📸 Join us in exploring these snapshots from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s of Somali excellence!

We are deeply grateful to be named among the winners at the Global Somali Awards 2026. Thank you to the organizers, the ...
06/08/2026

We are deeply grateful to be named among the winners at the Global Somali Awards 2026. Thank you to the organizers, the selection committee, our fellow nominees, and our community for believing in our vision and supporting our journey.

Join us this summer at the Somali Museum for a season filled with creativity, culture, and community! From hands-on weav...
06/05/2026

Join us this summer at the Somali Museum for a season filled with creativity, culture, and community! From hands-on weaving workshops and fun open dance sessions and engaging Kids Hour activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars, bring a friend, and spend your summer celebrating culture, creativity, and community with us.

Gallery hours:
Thurs-Sun
11 AM - 5PM

Midtown Global - Ground Basement
2925 Chicago Ave,
Minneapolis, MN 55407

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.

Address

2925 Chicago Avenue, Greenway Basement
Minneapolis, MN
55407

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16128863723

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