Somali Museum of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Name: Somali Museum of Minnesota
Address: 1516 E Lake St #011, Minneapolis, MN 55407, Minneapolis, 55407-1997, United States
Telephone: +1 612-234-1625

#169 among attractions in Minneapolis

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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The Somali Museum of Minnesota is a cultural institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area is home to the largest Somali immigrant and refugee population in the United States, after civil war in Somalia prompted large-scale displacement of the Somali people. The Somali Museum of Minnesota presents a collection of around 700 traditional nomadic artifacts from Somalia, as well as educational programming about Somali culture, arts events, and cross-cultural activities. It may now be the only museum in the world dedicated to preserving Somali culture and traditions. ()

Established: 2009 (15 years ago)Coordinates: 44°56'55"N, 93°15'11"W

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1516 E Lake St #011, Minneapolis, MN 55407Phillips (Midtown Phillips)Minneapolis 55407-1997 United States

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+1 612-234-1625

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Somali Museum of Minnesota – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Midtown Global Market, American Swedish Institute, Midtown Farmers' Market, Church of Saint Stephen.

~1830 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis
9 min walk • In the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, lies a vibrant and diverse destination known as the Midtown Global Market. This bustling building is not just a place; it's a sensory experience that brings together an array of cultures under one roof.
0.8 miNW
Historic Swedish museum and arts center
American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, the American Swedish Institute stands as a vibrant testament to the cultural heritage and contributions of Swedish Americans. This museum, housed in the historic Turnblad Mansion, provides a window into the past, showcasing the art...
0.7 miE
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Midtown Farmers' Market, Minneapolis
17 min walk • The Midtown Farmers Market is a seasonal open-air farmers market in the Midtown area of south Minneapolis. Established in 2003, the market is held Saturdays from May through October, and Tuesdays from June through October in a parking lot in the Corcoran neighborhood.
1.2 miNW
Romanesque architecture, Church
Church of Saint Stephen, Minneapolis
31 min walk • The Church of Saint Stephen is a historic Roman Catholic church in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis in the U.S. state of Minnesota. This neighborhood is where entrepreneurs and businessmen built their mansions in the modern-day Washburn-Fair Oaks Mansion District.
1.2 miE
Nightlife, Cinema
Trylon Cinema, Minneapolis
30 min walk • The Trylon Cinema is a 90-seat movie theater in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The cinema was founded and is currently run by Take-Up Productions, a group of volunteers who got their start at the Oak Street Cinema before establishing the Trylon in 2009 within a former warehouse.
1.2 miNW
Museum, History museum
Hennepin History Museum, Minneapolis
32 min walk • Hennepin History Museum is a museum dedicated to the history, people, and communities of Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The museum provides in-house exhibits, history-themed programming, and social events throughout the year.
0.6 miNE
Bridge, Vernacular architecture
Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis
16 min walk • The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge is a bridge in the city of Minneapolis and the first cable-stayed suspension bridge in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
1.1 miSW
Street
38th Street, Minneapolis
29 min walk • 38th Street is a major east-west roadway in the U.S. city of Minneapolis and an officially designated cultural district in the Powderhorn community.
0.7 miNE
Cycling, Bike path
Little Earth Trail, Minneapolis
18 min walk • Little Earth Trail is an approximately 1-mile, multi-use bicycle path in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, that links several neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and trails in the Phillips community.
1.2 miNW
44°57'31"N • 93°16'24"W
Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program, Minneapolis
31 min walk • Museum
1 miN
Church
Mindekirken, Minneapolis
26 min walk • The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church of Minneapolis, better known as Mindekirken, is a Lutheran church in Minneapolis in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Somali Museum of Minnesota?

Nearby attractions include In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis (1 min walk), Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minneapolis (6 min walk), Friends of the Cemetery, Minneapolis (11 min walk), East Phillips, Minneapolis (12 min walk).

How to get to Somali Museum of Minnesota by public transport?

The nearest stations to Somali Museum of Minnesota:

Light rail

Lake Street/Midtown • Lines: 901 (18 min walk)
Franklin Avenue • Lines: 901 (26 min walk)

Bus

Bloomington Av S • Lines: 2, 2A, 2C (25 min walk)
16 Av S • Lines: 2A, 2C (25 min walk)