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Nordic Heritage Museum
Nordic Heritage Museum Review
Celebrating the five Nordic cultures of Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark (of which there are many descendants in Ballard), this museum in a massive 1900s schoolhouse traces Scandinavian art, artifacts, and heritage all the way from Viking times. Behind the redbrick walls, nine permanent galleries on three floors give an in-depth look at how immigrants came to America and settled in the Pacific Northwest. Among the finds are textiles, china, books, tools, and photographs. Delve into Nordic history in the library; learn a few phrases at the on-site Scandinavian Language Institute; or join in a class or children's program on Nordic arts and crafts. The galleries display paintings, sculpture, and photography by contemporary artists.
- Address: 3014 NW 67th St., Ballard, Seattle, WA, 98117 | Map It
- Phone: 206/789-5707
- Cost: $6; 1st Thursdays free
- Hours: Tues.--Sat. 10--4, Sun. noon--4
- Website: www.nordicmuseum.org
- Location: Ballard
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