National Nordic Museum

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Top 2% of attractions in Seattle
8 / 10

7 expert reviews

“This unique organization is the only museum in the United States dedicated to honoring the legacy and culture of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland.”

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Fodor's Fodor's
"This museum in a massive 1900s schoolhouse traces Scandinavian art, artifacts, and heritage all the way from Viking times." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Housed in a former school building, this is primarily a neighborhood museum focusing on the experiences of Scandinavian immigrants in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"This museum preserves the history of the northern Europeans who settled in Ballard and the Pacific Northwest." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Exhibits now fill three floors." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The sleek, sophisticated design has a central atrium evoking a fjord, crossed by bridges and pierced by contemporary stained-glass bird sculptures. " Full review
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