National Museum of Somalia, Mogadishu

Name: National Museum of Somalia
Address: Mogadishu, Somalia

#13 among attractions in Mogadishu

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The National Museum of Somalia is a national museum in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. It was established in 1933 by the colonial authorities in Italian Somaliland. After shutting down operations in 1991, it later reopened, and presently houses a number of important historical artefacts. In September 2019, the Museum was rebuilt; almost 30 years after its destruction ()

Established: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 2°2'15"N, 45°20'17"E

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National Museum of Somalia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mogadishu Cathedral, Daljirka Dahsoon, Mohamed Al Tani Mosque, Bakaara Market.

~1410 ftSE
Church
Mogadishu Cathedral, Mogadishu
7 min walk • Mogadishu Cathedral is a ruined Roman Catholic cathedral located in Mogadishu, Somalia. Between 1928 and 1991, it served as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mogadiscio.
~1550 ftNE
Memorial
Daljirka Dahsoon, Mogadishu
8 min walk • Daljirka Dahsoon is a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier memorial located in Mogadishu. The monument was erected in honour of the Somali men and women who died in defense of the Somali Republic. It is an important landmark in Mogadishu. It is located near to the hotel Naaso Hablood.
1.2 miNW
Mosque
Mohamed Al Tani Mosque, Mogadishu
31 min walk • Mohamed Al Taani Masjid is a mosque in the medieval Hamar Weyne district of Mogadishu.
1.5 miNW
Shopping, Market
Bakaara Market, Mogadishu
38 min walk • The Bakaaraha Market is an open market in Mogadishu, Somalia. It is the largest in the nation. The name Bakaaraha is derived from the Somali word for grain silo or storage, baqaar.
~220 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Somalia, Mogadishu
2 min walk • The National Theatre of Somalia is located in central Mogadishu, Somalia. It opened in 1967, and served as an important cultural landmark in the national capital.
0.5 miW
Mosque
Mosque of Islamic Solidarity, Mogadishu
13 min walk • The Mosque of Islamic Solidarity is a mosque located in Mogadishu, Somalia.
~1650 ftSW
Mosque
Arba'a Rukun Mosque, Mogadishu
8 min walk • The Arba'a Rukun Mosque, also known as Arba Rucun, is a mosque in the medieval district Shangani, Mogadishu, Somalia.
~1730 ftSE
Palace
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu, Mogadishu
9 min walk • The Governor's Palace was the seat of the governor of Italian Somaliland, and then the administrator of the Trust Territory of Somaliland. It was built during the colonial period in the capital city of Mogadishu, situated in present-day southern Somalia.
~1990 ftSE
Mosque
Jama'a Shingani, Mogadishu
10 min walk • Shingani's Friday Mosque is said to be one of the oldest mosques in Mogadishu and in Africa. Historically, Jamacaha Shingani is the most important building in the historical quarter of Shingani.
0.9 miE
Neighbourhood
Bondhere District, Mogadishu
23 min walk • Bondhere District is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia.
0.9 miE
Neighbourhood
Hawle Wadag District, Mogadishu
23 min walk • Hawle Wadag District is a district in the central Banaadir region of Somalia. A neighborhood in north-central Mogadishu, the Bakaara Market is located here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Somalia?

Nearby attractions include National Theatre of Somalia, Mogadishu (2 min walk), Mogadishu Peace Park, Mogadishu (7 min walk), Mogadishu Cathedral, Mogadishu (7 min walk), Daljirka Dahsoon, Mogadishu (8 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of Somalia by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Somalia:

Bus

isgoyska florenze (24 min walk)
isgoyska dabka (26 min walk)