Saryan Museum
About This Museum
People often find their way here looking for a piece of Mogadishu's soul, a quiet corner that remembers the city's vibrant artistic pulse. It’s the former home and studio of Mohamed Saryan, a name synonymous with Somali modern art. Stepping inside feels less like entering a formal gallery and more like being welcomed into his creative world, where canvases burst with the colors of the Somali landscape and portraits capture a nation's spirit. You leave not just having seen art, but feeling like you've had a quiet conversation with the artist himself.
Collection Highlights
The heart of it is Saryan's own work—those powerful, sun-drenched paintings of camels against the sky and the wise, weathered faces of elders. His personal sketches and tools are scattered about, making it all feel wonderfully alive.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on a side street, so ask a local for directions to H27X+GJ8; they'll usually point you right with a smile. There's no grand pomp here, just a genuine glimpse into an artist's life.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a classic, whitewashed Somali house with arched windows and thick walls that keep the heat out, simple and perfectly suited to its purpose.
Contact & Location
Address: Saryan Museum, Road No 2, هرجيسا, Lixle الحلي, Hargeysa هرجيسا, Woqooyi Galbeed, Soomaaliland أرض الصومال, 252, Soomaaliya الصومال
Phone: +252 63 4240500
