National Nordic Museum- Virtual Tour

The National Nordic Museum is a museum in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to the history of the area’s Nordic immigrants.

The museum exhibits Nordic culture, preserving collections, and cultural experiences from Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish Americans.

The museum was founded in 1980 and was designated as the National Nordic Museum in 2019.

The museum was initially known as the ‘Nordic Heritage Museum’ and was later renamed with the mission is to share:

“Nordic culture with people of all ages and backgrounds by exhibiting art and objects, preserving collections, providing educational and cultural experiences, and serving as a community gathering place.”

Its Cultural Resource Center holds 15500 books published in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish. It also contained 3000 audio/visual materials, 4000 music scores, 2500 books, and 40 periodical subscriptions.

The museum’s focus is on folk customs, traditional dance, traditional music, folk art, and folk attire for Nordic cultures.

Viking-era artifacts – National Nordic Museum

Highlights of the National Nordic Museum

Nordic Heritage Exhibits consisting of five ethnic galleries
Viking-era artifacts
4,000-year-old stone axes
Nordic Woodcarving
Annual community events, Nordic Sól and Julefest
Nordic Folk Art
Fishing and Logging Galleries
Iceland Exhibits
Norway Exhibits
Denmark Exhibits
Finland Exhibits
Sweden Exhibits

Viking-era artifacts – National Nordic Museum

National Nordic Museum

Museum: National Nordic Museum
Previously: Nordic Heritage Museum and then the Nordic Museum
City: Seattle
State: Washington
Country: United States
Established: 1980
Type: Heritage Museum
Location: 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, Washington, U.S.

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