submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu
We Are Water MN Exhibit in Oren Gateway Center
A traveling exhibit and community engagement initiative that explores the science, history, story, culture, and relationships of water in Minnesota. Locally hosted by the Somali Museum of Minnesota on the Augsburg University campus.
At the exhibit you will find:
stories from Somali Minnesotans about the role water plays in their lives
water-related artifacts from the Somali Museum’s collection
interactive exhibits about water in Minnesota and the challenges around keeping water healthy
events to celebrate Somali water culture in the past and present
Exhibit hours:
Tuesday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Friday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Somali Museum staff will be with the exhibit on Saturdays.
The exhibit will be open to the public until August 14th, 2023 in the Oren Gateway Center on Augsburg’s Campus. Please share in your networks to encourage folks to check it out. If you’re interested in bringing a group in, email gilmerje@augsburg.edu to set up a tour at no cost.
For more information: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/events-and-meetings/we-are-water-mn-somali-museum-minneapolis-2023-06-2208-14