Somali National Museum, National museum in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The Somali National Museum spans four exhibition floors within a building that displays traditional Islamic architectural elements throughout its structure.
The building, originally constructed in 1872 as a residence for Mogadishu's governor, transformed into a museum in 1933 under Italian colonial administration.
The museum exhibits contain traditional artifacts including ancient coins, bartering tools, historical weapons, and pottery that represent Somalia's material heritage.
The museum maintains regular operating hours and provides guided tours in multiple languages for visitors interested in exploring Somalia's national collections.
Following its closure in 1991 due to civil war damage, the museum underwent reconstruction in 2019, marking a new chapter in cultural preservation.
Location: Mogadishu
Address: 28PQ+MFJ, Mogadishu, Somalia Mogadishu
GPS coordinates: 2.03757,45.33804
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:53
From ancient rock paintings in Laas Geel to the beaches of Mogadishu, Somalia contains diverse natural and historical sites. The country features archaeological remains, colonial architecture, traditional markets, and protected wildlife areas. Religious buildings include mosques and a cathedral, while museums preserve local heritage. The coastline offers ports, beaches, and maritime landmarks, with national parks inland sheltering African wildlife and forests.
Villa Somalia
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Embassy of the United States, Mogadishu
4.8 km
Mogadishu Cathedral
447 m
Lido Beach, Mogadishu
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Mosque of Islamic Solidarity
871 m
Banadir Stadium
2.1 km
Arba'a Rukun Mosque
567 m
Fakr ad-Din Mosque
498 m
Gezira Beach
21.7 km
National Museum of Somalia
11 m
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu
541 m
Kismayo National Park
409.6 km
Lamu Fort Library
688 km
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
474 m
List of ambassadors of China to Somalia
204 m
Transitional Federal Parliament
3.5 km
Lamu Museum
688 km
Wajir Museum
587.6 km
Liido Beach
3.7 km
Lag Badana-Bushbush National Park
565.3 km
Jazeera Beach
6.9 km
Dheere
350.8 km
Baardheere
404 km
Almnara Tower
1.9 km
Somali National Library
101 m
Masjidka Merca
71.8 km
Black Hawk down 2
1.7 km
Warsheikh Beach
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