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Our school programs are designed to engage students of all ages, introducing them to the history and culture of the Nordic Region and of Nordic America. Explore topics like the Vikings, Folk Art, Nordic Architecture, Immigration, and more.

School Tours

Explore one of the National Nordic Museum's engaging & interactive tours. We offer four different school group visit experiences—check out our offerings below!

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  • A group of children examines a boat on display in the Nordic Journeys exhibition.

    Nordic Journeys Immigration Experience (K-12)

    Our Nordic Journeys Immigration Program consists of two parts. Students will take part in a guided, cooperative game that explores the Nordic immigration experience. Then, students will go through our permanent exhibition, Nordic Journeys, with a scavenger hunt or worksheet. Each section of the program takes approximately 45 minutes.

    DETAILS: $120 for up to 30 students, multiple classes possible.

  • A child draws with marker at a table covered in various art supplies.

    Nordic Arts Field Trip (K-3)

    Our Nordic Arts Field Trip Program introduces your students to the varied art styles of the Nordic Region and Nordic America! Students will learn about the artworks on display in our permanent exhibition with a thematic scavenger hunt. Then, students will get a hands-on art experience and leave with a masterpiece of their own. Each section of the program takes approximately 45 minutes.

    DETAILS: $120 for up to 30 students, multiple classes possible.

  • An elementary school group tours the "Nordic Journeys" exhibition.

    Nordic Journeys Guided Tour (K-12)

    This general tour of our Nordic Journeys permanent exhibition will introduce your students to 12,000 years of Nordic and Nordic American history. Topics that may be covered include: Vikings and Norse Mythology, Nordic immigration in the 19th century, Nordic architecture and design of the 20th century, and more.

    DETAILS: $80 for up to 30 students. For multiple classes, a self-guided tour is recommended.

  • Two children hold a clipboard and complete a scavenger hunt in the Nordic Journeys exhibition.

    Nordic Journeys Self-guided Tour (K-12)

    Explore the museum with an educational worksheet! You can download our children’s or family scavenger hunts to print at home. Copies are also available at the Admissions Desk.

Request a School Visit

Please fill out this form to request a school visit. Museum staff will be in touch to confirm your school visit request. Your school visit is not confirmed until you have received confirmation email from a Museum staff member. Please reach out to programs@nordicmuseum.org with any additional questions.

Virtual Classroom Programs

Explore Nordic history and culture with your students wherever you are through our Virtual Classroom Programs!

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    Vikings & Norse Mythology

    This program introduces your students to the main characters in Norse Mythology. During the program, we’ll learn about the major Norse gods and goddesses and listen to a Norse myth together. Finally, we’ll explore the people who worshipped these gods—the Vikings. This program includes a closer look at Viking-age objects in the Museum’s collections. 

    DETAILS: One 45-minute class period, grades 1-4.

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    Nordic Immigration

    This two-part program will introduce your students to Nordic Immigration and traditions of Nordic America. In the first session, students will learn what brought Nordic people to the U.S., what they brought with them, and where they chose to live once they arrived. The second session includes a close look at objects brought to the U.S. by Nordic immigrants and a discussion of the traditions in Nordic America today. 

    DETAILS: Two 45-minute class periods, grades 4-7.

Trunks

Bring the National Nordic Museum to your classroom with our outreach trunks! Each trunk includes educational objects, lesson plans, and a teacher manual. If you would like to request a trunk, contact programs@nordicmuseum.org.

Education Resources (Lesson Plans)

Explore all the National Nordic Museum-created curriculum materials, which align with National and Washington State Learning Standards and contain lesson plans and primary sources (documents, photos, maps, and more). Materials are available digitally and are free to download.

Student Exhibitions

The National Nordic Museum teaches students in Seattle-area schools about our special exhibitions. The students create works of art in response to the themes and ideas explored in the exhibitions, and a virtual companion exhibition is created.

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Teacher Advisory Committee

The National Nordic Museum is forming a Teacher Advisory Committee to inform the development of the Museum’s educational resources and programs. The Committee will include both primary and secondary school educators from throughout Washington State. Find out more information about joining the TAC here.