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Hargeisa Provincial Museum
Best time to visit
Morning between 9:00 and 11:00, when the light is still pleasant and the museum has not heated up. Friday mornings tend to have the fewest visitors.
Budget tips
Admission costs approximately 5 dollars, photography without flash is included in the price. Students with an ISIC card pay half price, and children under 12 get in for free.
Recommended for
Culture and history lovers, Travelers with an interest in nomadic tradition, Photographers documenting authentic crafts
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: In the display cases of this museum you will find one of the largest collections of nomadic objects in the entire African region. Among the exhibits is a remarkable collection of traditional Somali miniature houses that once served as toys for children of nomadic tribes.
Highlights: The museum hides an original hand-embroidered nomadic tribe tent with a diameter of over four meters, which took three women two full years to make. Its patterns tell a story of a clan's migration across seven different oases, and each stitch has its own meaning.
Insider tips
- Ask the curator to open the back room, where rare hand-written 18th-century Korans are displayed.
- The best photos can be taken in the pre-noon light at the large nomadic tent in the courtyard.
- Bring water and light clothing with you; the air conditioning is weak and the exhibition rooms tend to be warm.
- If you are interested in local history, arrange a tour in advance with an English-speaking guide.
Practical info
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