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Nordic Heritage Museum
Type: History Museums, Museums
10Best Says
The Nordic Heritage Museum is an internationally-recognized museum dedicated to the heritage of Seattle's Nordic immigrants, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish Americans. It was founded... Read More
The Nordic Heritage Museum is an internationally-recognized museum dedicated to the heritage of Seattle's Nordic immigrants, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish Americans. It was founded in 1980 and can be found in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. The museum has plenty of artifacts and genealogy-focused literature for one to trace back their Scandinavian ancestry. The Nordic Heritage Museum is located on 68th Street between 30th and 32nd Avenues NW. The museum is accessible by Metro bus for those not arriving by car. The Ballard neighborhood is also home to a couple of Nordic shops and bakeries for those who care to continue their cultural tour.
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Hours:
- Tue-Sat: 10am-4pm
- Sun: Noon-4pm
Admissions:
- Adult $6; Senior $5; Student $5; Child (5+) $4
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert
- Museums, Family-Friendly Museums: "Children's programs include "Nordic Stories" the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m."
- Best for Museums Because: The Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard is a fascinating cultural center inspired by the values, traditions, art and spirit of the Nordic peoples.
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: The Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard introduces visitors to the history of Seattle's Nordic immigrants. Kids programs include story readings once a month.