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Explore the fascinating Nordic heritage of Seattle with entrance to the National Nordic Museum. Discover 12,000 years of history and culture as you learn the story of Nordic immigrants.

Highlights

• Visit National Nordic Museum in Seattle's beloved Ballard neighborhood
• Discover 12,000 years of history at your own pace
• Learn the story of Nordic immigrants in Seattle

Description

Explore Nordic history and culture over the last twelve thousand years and learn how it influenced the growth of Seattle as a regional and national leader in arts, culture, and business. Visiting exhibitions are drawn from contemporary artists and collections of leading Nordic institutions. Nordic Journeys explores the five Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—and looks at the autonomous territories of Faroe Islands, Greenland, and the Åland Islands, as well as the cultural region of Sápmi, home of the indigenous Sámi people. Though from different nations and backgrounds, the Nordic people are guided by their common values: a commitment to social justice, an abiding respect for nature, an intellectual curiosity, and an openness to new ideas. You will encounter these values throughout the Nordic Journeys exhibition. Nordic Journeys features not only beloved and important artifacts from the Museum’s own permanent collection of nearly 80,000 objects, but also nearly 100 objects on loan from the National Museums of all five Nordic countries and significant American collections. You will encounter utilitarian stone axes and tools that are more than four thousand years old; the rich contents of a Viking grave; rare religious objects from the Christianization of the Nordic region; the traditional objects of everyday life at home and at work; as well as iconic examples of twentieth-century modern design. Emigration from the Nordic region brought millions of settlers to North America—many of whom found a new home in the Pacific Northwest, including the Ballard area where the National Nordic Museum is located today. Embark on a journey through the extraordinary history of the Nordic region and Nordic emigration. Along the way, you will meet ancient nomadic and contemporary semi-nomadic peoples, Vikings, explorers, emigrants, and expatriates—all with a story to tell!

Includes

General Admission including entry to the permanent exhibition, Nordic Journeys, and current visiting exhibitions.

Important Information

• Your Admission fee is good for the whole day, allowing you to leave and return to the galleries with proof of purchase. For the protection of the artifacts, food and drink are not permitted in the Museum galleries. Guests may eat at the onsite café, Freya. Personal, non-commercial photography is allowed at the Museum, provided no flash is used. No tripods and other large equipment allowed for photography. Complimentary coat check is available at the Admissions desk. Do not bring these items with you to the museum: large bags or backpacks, non-service animals, and firearms or other weapons.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund