The Nordic Heritage Museum is full of activity this summer, with new exhibits, craft classes, and a Viking-themed 5k coming up in August.
New exhibit: “Finland: Designed Environments“
The new exhibit, on display until July 26, features three galleries of furniture, images and stories that “explore examples of furnishing, fashion, craft, architecture, and urbanism in Finland, and how nearly every aspect of each incorporates thoughtful design and sensitivity to form and material,” according to the museum.
Craft School: Ornamental Woodcarving with Erik Holt
The museum welcomes woodcarvers of all skills in the class, which will cover basic techniques and tool care for beginners and helping students develop their own projects. The classes will be on Sundays in July (5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th) from 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m. To register, click here.
Registration for Run Like a Viking 5K now open
The new Viking dash is back this year, happening August 22, and the museum is now taking registrations. “Dress in your Viking best for this race at nearby Golden Gardens Park,” the museum writes, adding that on-leash Viking hounds are welcome in the run. There will be prizes for the best human and dog costumes.
After the race there will be a salmon BBQ with craft beer, Nordic music, crafts and children’s activities. The race is limited to 500 participants, and children are welcome to participate. Entry for the race is $40 for adults and $10 for kids. Learn more and register here.
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