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Oct 8, 2023 · Explore 12,000 years of Nordic history and culture at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle. See exhibits, events, and programs on Nordic themes of nature, sustainability, social justice, and innovation.
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Learn about the history, values, and culture of the Nordic region and its immigrants in the United States at the National Nordic Museum. Explore exhibitions, programs, events, and the iconic building that embodies Nordic design.
The National Nordic Museum (previously Nordic Heritage Museum and then Nordic Museum) is a museum in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States, dedicated to the Nordic history, art, culture, and the heritage of the area's Nordic immigrants. It was founded in 1980 as the Nordic Heritage Museum, moved into a permanent ...
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- 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
- 1980
- Heritage center
Explore the history, culture, and art of the Nordic peoples at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle's Scandinavian neighborhood of Ballard. Enjoy exhibits, events, and nearby attractions in this vibrant and historic area.
About. The National Nordic Museum traces 12,000 years of Nordic history, showcases contemporary Nordic culture, and shares how Nordic values and innovation can shape the future in its acclaimed permanent exhibition "Nordic Journeys." The Museum's 2022 visiting exhibitions include "From Dawn to Dusk: Nordic Art from Sweden's Nationalmuseum ...
Since it was founded in 1979, the Nordic Heritage Museum—now to be known simply as the Nordic Museum—has been working to change that. Why not haute cuisine, award-winning literature, iconic fashion, famous royalty, contemporary art, modern design, sustainable living?