The National Nordic Museum shares Nordic culture, values, and ideas with all people to inspire new futures.
Our Vision
We inspire people to create a more vibrant, more just, more sustainable world.
Our Values
Shared Nordic values and perspectives serve as guiding principles for the core exhibition experience, tracing Nordic themes of connection to nature, sustainability, social justice, and innovation from the earliest anthropological records through contemporary Nordic society.
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Openness
Foster trust and tolerance, and support everyone’s right to express their opinions.
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Sustainability
Embrace a connection to nature and employ responsible practices that demonstrate respect for our environment.
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Social Justice
Exhibit compassion, respect others, and manifest a conviction for the equal value of all people.
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Innovation
Encourage creativity, resourcefulness, and new ways of thinking.
National Nordic Museum Equity Statement
Accessibility and equity are institutional priorities that are reflected in the National Nordic Museum’s programming and business practices. This institutional commitment ensures our efforts are devised with sensitivity. Our focus on equity promotes openness and makes the museum welcoming and accessible to diverse audiences.
Commitment to Indigenous Peoples and Cultures
The National Nordic Museum acknowledges the impact of colonialism on indigenous peoples. We celebrate the continuity of indigenous communities in the Nordic countries and North America through our exhibitions, programs, and collections, and we cultivate respectful relationships with each other through partnerships.
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About the Museum
Learn MoreThrough our exhibits and programs, we promote Nordic themes like our connection to nature and the constant pursuit of social justice. We explore how these values inform the world today across cultures.
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Rent the Nordic
Learn MoreNational Nordic Museum offers private event space, available to rent for large gatherings and small groups. All venue rentals include inventory of banquet tables and chairs, on-site staff member during event, simple house sound and lighting, and secured Wi-Fi.
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