Tips for Your Visit

Museum Gallery Map

View or download our online map: (PNG) (PDF)

Pet Policy

We warmly welcome service animals at the National Nordic Museum! These specially trained animals assist people with disabilities. While we love all pets, please note that only service animals are permitted inside. Pets, therapy, emotional support, and comfort animals, though important, are not classified as service animals and are therefore not allowed. Thank you for your understanding!

Admission Re-Entry

Your Admission fee is good for the whole day, allowing you to leave and return to the galleries with proof of purchase.

Food and Drink

For the protection of our artifacts, food, and drink are not permitted in the Museum galleries. Guests may eat in our open foyer or enjoy our onsite café, Freya.

Photography

Personal, non-commercial photography is allowed at the Museum, provided no flash is used. We request that tripods and other large equipment not be used in the galleries to prevent any harm or damage to other visitors or the artifacts. If you are interested in using our space for commercial photography purposes, please contact our Director of Operations and Facilities.

Coat Check

We offer complimentary coat check at the Admissions desk. Please ask the Guest Services staff to assist you when purchasing your admission. It is advised to not leave personal items such as laptops, wallets, or phones in the coat check.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found items are collected by the Guest Services staff. If you have left something behind at the Museum, please contact us at 206-789-5707 x7000.

Leave at Home

To provide the safest, most enjoyable atmosphere for all visitors to the Museum, we ask that you do not bring these items with you to the museum: large bags or backpacks, non-service animals, firearms or other weapons, and pens or markers. If you have any questions about these policies, please contact Guest Services.

The National Nordic Museum offers discounted or free admissions

• As a participant in the Museums For All program, the Museum offers free admission for all visitors with public assistance identification cards. Bring your WIC, EBT, SNAP, Medicaid, ProviderOne, etc. or Registered Foster Family identification to the museum to receive free general admission for up to 5 people per card. For more information, please email Guest Services.
• As part of Free First Thursday, admission to the Museum is free on the first Thursday of each month. Reserve your tickets in advance online and make sure to stop at the Admissions Desk to check in for First Thursday. Access to special exhibitions is available for $5 per person on First Thursdays.

The National Nordic Museum is a proud participant in the Seattle Safe Place program.

Available Discounts

AAA

2-for-1, or 50% off one ticket

Educator Discount

50% off one ticket per valid Educator ID

Gold Card/Ageless Seattle

2-for-1, or 50% off one ticket for valid card holders

Military

2-for-1, or 50% off one ticket

Museum Employee

One free admission ticket per employee with Employee ID/nametag

NARM Membership

Free admission for equivalent Membership plan at home institution (Family, Dual, etc.) with valid NARM card

Seattle Public Library Pass

Free admissions passes are available for Library card holders at https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/museum-pass