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Now in its 39th year, the Northern Lights Auction is a celebration of you – our incredible community of supporters. Doors open at 5:30pm at the gorgeous Hyatt Regency Seattle for a night of dinner, drinks, and tradition.
In the Live Auction, you'll have the opportunity to bid on vacation stays, luxury goods, exclusive tours, and more. One lucky raffle winner will go home with two business class tickets on Finnair ($12,000+ value)!
Thanks to a wonderful group of sponsors and Museum supporters, we have a fantastic lineup for the live Auction this year. Cruise around Lake Union and Lake Washington, take a bike tour of Vashon Island, spend a week in Puakō, Hawaii, and more! Check out our Auction Catalog for a sneak peek at what's in store on May 3.
Bid for your chance to win one of Viking Cruises’ award-winning European river cruises. Choose between one of their six European itineraries and enjoy an eight day cruise for two onboard one of the award-winning Viking Longships, built specifically for river cruising.
You and a guest can experience the Norwegian coast like never before through Havila Voyages’ “Round Voyage” cruise. The 12-day voyage starts in the historic city of Bergen, stretches all the way to Kirkenes and then returns to Bergen, covering 2,500 nautical miles that showcase unique landscapes that will take your breath away.
We’re thrilled to celebrate the return of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to Seattle this summer! Bid for the chance to fly roundtrip from Seattle to Copenhagen in SAS’s Premium Economy — a refined, comfortable experience offering extra legroom, Nordic-inspired meals, and attentive onboard service.
Closing May 4, 2025 (5:00pm PDT)
Get a head start on the fun with the Virtual Northern Lights Auction! In addition to the packages available at the Live Auction, we have a fabulous collection of Online Auction items — including handmade jewelry, vintage sweaters, vacation stays, and more.
Our annual honoree spotlight award, the Allan Osberg Award for Distinguished Service, recognizes one individual for their stewardship of our mission, of living our values, and sharing the Museum's vision with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Through a variety of roles — including Board member, docent, and volunteer with our oral history program — Mari-Ann Kind Jackson has been a dedicated supporter of the National Nordic Museum for decades. Please join us as we honor Mari-Ann and her contributions to our community.
This year, extravagant decorations will fill the space as we honor Nordic icons past and present through our theme, Notably Nordic. Visit the 20 Nordic Icon tables in the dining room, each representing a significant figure that encapsulates the Nordic values of innovation, sustainability, social justice, and openness.
In-person
Aug 23 - Sep 2, 2025
