(206) 789-5707
3014 NW 67th St
Seattle,
WA
98117
47.6774
-122.3962
Neighborhoods: Sunset Hill, Ballard
What People Are Saying About Nordic Heritage Museum
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The Experience – The museum is housed in a 1907 red-brick schoolhouse, and its centerpiece is a narrative exhibit of the westward journey of pioneer Scandinavians. The museum has a great collection of artifacts and historical recreations, ranging from the troubles immigrants faced at Ellis Island to exploring the drama of life in the early West. The museum is also currently featuring an interesting exhibit of Norse mythology. As many of Seattle's immigrant communities disappear to the forces of homogenization, the Nordic Heritage Museum and the Ballard neighborhood remain quirky…
07/21/08
nordic history headquarters!
by gakester8
We went to visit after visiting The Locks since it is just up the street. There is room after room filled with specific nordic groups' heritage information and large dioramas. There is also a huge exhibit explaining why each group came to the US and their adventures getting settled. From what i had read about this museum, I expected it to be small, but it was actually fairly large. There is also a small gift shop.
- Pros: lots of nordic heritage information
- Cons: rooms can get crowded
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