Somali Museum of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Facts and practical information
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. ()
1516 E Lake St #011, Minneapolis, MN 55407Phillips (Midtown Phillips)Minneapolis 55407-1997
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.
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How to get to Somali Museum of Minnesota by public transport?
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)