The Nordic Heritage Museum will soon exhibit the fantastical work of Bjørn Wiinblad, a unique Danish artist who throughout his career challenged the status quo in both art and design. Wiinblad came onto the scene in 1945 at the age of 27, “at a time when straight lines and simple design dominated the modern ideal,” according to […]
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Nordic Heritage Museum construction update
It’s been nearly one year the groundbreaking for the new 57,000 sq. ft. Nordic Heritage Museum in the heart of Ballard, and trustees still need to raise the final $6.8 million of the $47 million budget, in addition to moving the 77,000-piece collection to the new building at 2655 NW Market St. The new museum will include […]
Heritage Camp: A Nordic Smorgasbord set for June
This year’s Heritage Camp: A Nordic Smorgasbord will take place from Monday – Friday, June 26 – 30, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St). Heritage Camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-12 and is set to be a week of fun activities and […]
Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association to host annual meeting this month
The Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association will hold its 2017 Annual Meeting on the mezzanine level of the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) on Sunday, January 22, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The meeting will comprise of the review of the 2016 program highlights and help shape the program for the 2017 Fifty-Year Jubilee, followed […]
Nordic Heritage Museum seeks local support for 2016 Annual Fund
The Nordic Heritage Museum is seeking local support for their Winter 2016 Annual Fund. The annual fundraising event helps to cover operating costs of the Museum throughout the year. “We are in a unique moment of transition, looking toward the future and the construction of the New Nordic Museum, but we cannot forget about the present. We depend on […]
Yulefest set for this weekend at Nordic Heritage Museum
The Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) will host the 39th annual Yulefest this weekend (November 19 and 20) from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Locals can get a head start on their holiday shopping while immersing themselves in some Nordic Christmas traditions over the weekend at Yulefest. The festival […]
Fenpro demolition underway to make way for new museum
The changes in Ballard continue this week as the Fenpro warehouse (at 2655 NW Market St) demolition gets underway. The Fenpro building, that housed a variety of independent metalworkers, painters and artists, is coming down to make way for the new Nordic Heritage Museum. According to KUOW, parts of the Fenpro building date back to the […]
Nordic Heritage Museum ground breaking set for next week
The Nordic Heritage Museum will start a new chapter in the museum’s history during the groundbreaking celebration at the location of the new museum at 2655 NW Market St. The new, modern 57,875-sq. ft. museum and cultural center will include a refined layout and expanded exhibition and educational spaces to compliment the myriad programs and events that Nordic […]
Syttende Mai parade to take over Ballard tomorrow
It’s that time of year again when the streets of Ballard get painted red, white and blue for the annual Syttende Mai (May 17), Norway’s Constitution Day festival and parade. This year’s celebrations will include a variety of events for the whole family to participate in. Check out the schedule below: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
Nordic Heritage Museum to host annual Pippi Longstocking celebration this weekend
It’s that time of year when the team at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) celebrates one of Sweden’s most well known characters, Pippi Longstocking. The museum will host a Swedish pancake breakfast and activities in Pippi’s honor from 10 a.m. – 1: 30 p.m. this Saturday, March 12. “Whimsical and independent, Pippi Longstocking […]
Tumble Swede Nordic restaurant to ‘pop up’ for Syttende Mai
In honor of Syttende Mai, the Tumble Swede Nordic pop-up restaurant will be happening this weekend in Ballard. The restaurant will feature a Norwegian-inspired menu that will serve as “a tribute to the late spring flavors of forest and field in the Pacific Northwest and will feature reimagined Scandinavian classics for lunch with more modern fare […]
Unique items on offer at 30th annual Northern Lights Auktion
The Nordic Heritage Museum is busily preparing for the 30th Annual Northern Lights Auction. This year’s fundraising event will be held on Saturday, April 18, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown Seattle (721 Pine St). Doors are set to open at 5 p.m. with a champagne reception and a silent auction. The evening to […]
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