Featured Exhibitions
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What's On
Ginny Ruffner: Project Aurora
Iconic Ballard artist Ginny Ruffner's monumental Project Aurora has found its permanent home at the National Nordic Museum. A wall of light 20’ in height and aided by artificial intelligence, the installation evokes the Aurora Borealis as its undulations mimic the unpredictability of the natural phenomenon. The work was created in collaboration with technologist Ed Fries and scholar Wanda Gregory.
Stop in during our extended hours on Thursdays to see Project Aurora after dark.
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What's On
Nordic Journeys
Our core exhibit explores Nordic history and culture over the last twelve thousand years. With items from our collection and on loan from the National Museums of all five Nordic countries, you're bound to learn something new on each visit.
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Upcoming: June 21, 2025 – October 26, 2025
Nina Katchadourian: Origin Stories
In Origin Stories, acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Nina Katchadourian (American, b. 1968) exhibits five projects about family traditions, stories, games, and mythologies which have shaped her artistic practice.
Tickets to this exhibition are included with a General Admission ticket, except on Free First Thursdays, when special exhibition tickets can be purchased separately for $5 at the door.
Events
In-person
Third Wednesday of Every Month
Genealogy Program
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Members: $45.00
Non-Members: $60.00
In-person
May 23 - June 14, 2025
Rosemaling with Marilyn Hansen
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Members: $36.00
Non-Members: $40.00
In-person
Jun 20, 2025
Members Opening Party | Nina Katchadourian: Origin Stories
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Members: Free
In-person
Third Friday of Every Month
Docent-Led Museum Tours
1:00 - 2:00pm
Tour included with Museum admission
In-person
About the Museum
Located in Seattle, WA, the National Nordic Museum traces the Nordic themes of connection to nature, sustainability, social justice, and innovation from the earliest anthropological records through contemporary Nordic society.
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From our collections
Our permanent collections build out our public display and can be used for reference, research & preservation.
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2655 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
The National Nordic Museum shares Nordic culture, values, and ideas with all people to inspire new futures.
