Featured Exhibitions
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Mygration
Works by Tomas Colbengtson and Stina Folkebrant create a collaborative, immersive installation in response to an episode at the intersection of Sámi and American history.
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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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Alvar Aalto’s Jyväskylä by Janne Tuunanen
Finnish photographer Janne Tuunanen explored famed architect Alvar Aalto’s early projects in their shared Finnish hometown Jyväskylä. Aalto’s renown was cemented by his later works of industrial and architectural design, but his hometown boasts his early and often overlooked work. Tuunanen wanted to bring attention to Jyväskylä and photograph the locations from a different angle.
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Upcoming
Jónsi
In 2023, the National Nordic Museum will present an immersive artwork created by Jónsi (Jón Þór Birgisson), lead singer of the world-famous Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. Created specifically for the Museum, the artwork will be the focus of Jónsi’s first museum exhibition in the United States.
Events
In-person
February 16, 2023
Northern Lights Auktion Kick-Off with Cocktails
6pm - 8pm
Members & Non-Members: Free
In-person + Virtual
May 10-11, 2023
Nordic Innovation Summit 2023
Virtual
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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Celebrate New Year's Eve the Nordic Way
Dec 22, 2022
45th Annual Julefest: Vendors and Entertainment
Nov 01, 2022
Scand30: 1 Object 2022/23
Oct 27, 2022
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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 people of all ages and backgrounds to create connections, generate dialogue, and inspire new perspectives.
