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National Nordic Museum

Name: National Nordic Museum
Address: 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA, 98107, US
Telephone: (206) 789-5707
Price range: $$
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The National Nordic Museum shares Nordic culture, values, and ideas with all people to inspire new futures.

🔗 https://linktr.ee/NordicMuseum
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The Museum is open Tuesday -Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Please see the website for tickets and additional information.

09/01/2026

It’s the last week of Moomin at the Museum! 💫

Make sure to catch Moomins’ Sea Adventures and Tove and the Sea before it’s return to Finland. The special complimentary exhibitions close Sunday, September 6. Discover how the sea shaped both the fictional world of the Moomins and the remarkable woman who created them.🪸

Developed by the Moomin Museum in Tampere, Finland.

Plan your trip now on nordicmuseum.org

08/28/2026

The National Nordic Museum marks the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. The Museum collection features a print of King Harald V in 1944, as a young boy, then still Prince Harald. His Majesty shared a profound, lifelong connection with Seattle and the Ballard community, as documented by the transcript of his remarks at the Bergen Place Dedication on October 25, 1995.

We extend our condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Norway, and all those mourning his passing.

His Majesty King Harald V of Norway
1937–2026

Photo: Jørgen Gomnæs for Det Norske Kongehuset

08/21/2026

Come and celebrate q***r Nordic cinema in the Pacific Northwest! 🌈

The 2026 SEA-Nordic Film Festival showcases LGBTQ+ stories from across the Nordic region. Trace the history of q***r representation in Nordic cinema in this week-long festival highlighting q***r love, gender exploration, and cultural identity. This festival includes one of the first overt representations of gay relationships in cinema alongside contemporary films that showcase the diversity of LGBTQ+ experiences. This year, all screenings will take place in the Museum.

🎞️ More films to be announced!

Festival passes and individual tickets available on:
nordicmuseum.org/events/seattle-nordic-film-festival

08/07/2026

Visit the special exhibition, Moomins' Sea Adventures & Tove and the Sea, during its final four weeks. ⏳ 🌟

🌱 Come and delight in the world of Moominvalley. Tove Jansson’s work has brought a lasting whimsy and comfort across generations, echoing the sentiment that everyone is welcome. The Moomins teach us that kindness is always worth striving for.

“Moomintroll’s mother and father always welcomed all their friends in the same quiet way, just adding another bed and putting another leaf in the dining-room table. And so the Moominhouse was rather full – a place where everyone did what they liked and seldom worried about tomorrow.”
(Finn Family Moomintroll, 1948)

Developed by the Moomin Museum in Tampere, Finland.

Photo Credit: Jim Bennett

07/17/2026

Community Yoga at the Museum 🌀🧘

Flood Yoga’s, Kate Holter, offers slow flow, restorative, and meditative classes. Fun fact: Her community studio in the heart of Seattle’s Ballard Avenue Historic District was named after our special exhibition, Jónsi: FLÓÐ.

💫 Come and reset at the next pay-what-you-want community yoga class on Sunday, August 16.

Reserve now:
nordicmuseum.org/calendar

07/10/2026

“Oh, to be a Moomin and to dance in the waves while the sun gets up!” (Finn Family Moomintroll, 1948) 🌅

🌱 The Moomin meet and greet brought so many smiles to the fans of the whimsical world of Moominvalley. Moomintroll—defined by his kindness, curiosity, and love for adventure—embodies the core values of Tove Jansson’s quirky world. His open nature reminds us of the enduring themes of friendship and acceptance found throughout her classic tales.

Moomins’ Sea Adventures and Tove and the Sea
Now - September 6, 2026

Developed by the Moomin Museum, in Tampere, Finland.

07/03/2026

The “Viking Row” has made itself into the National Nordic Museum. 🇳🇴⚽

In celebration of the world cup, our local Norwegian community, soccer fans, and Museum enthusiasts have united to cheer on the Norway Men’s National Football Team. 🚣‍♂️🏟️

06/13/2026

Searching for some fun in the sun? 🕶️ 🌞

Kick off your weekend in Ballard by visiting Frankie Feetsplinters, our resident troll by environmental and trash artist, Thomas Dambo. 🧌

Afterward, head inside to cool off and discover the exhibit on the Moomins, the whimsical family of trolls. There’s no better weekend to dive into the world of Moominvalley at the National Nordic Museum! 🧊 🖼️

🎟️ Plan your visit today!
nordicmuseum.org

06/12/2026

Frankie Feetsplinters & Trolls of the PNW 🧌

📅 Jun 18, 2026
⏳ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

If you ever met a troll, what would you ask them?

Trolls are Nordic Nature creatures. They are scary, clumsy and loveable! They emerge out of the mountains and forests of Scandinavia and have existed in Nordic folklore for many centuries.

Thomas Dambo, the artist behind the NW Trolls: Way of the Bird King, is a Danish wood sculpture artist, a skilled carpenter by trade, environmentalist, and trash artist — and a rapper and a storyteller. Thomas comes from a strong storytelling tradition. 🇩🇰

Troll Historian Ann-Charlotte Gavel Adams will be joined by special guest Edgar the Forest King of Vashon Island for a live Q&A session where you'll learn about a troll's perspective on our world.

🎟️ Register below to attend this talk:
https://bit.ly/4ojMbwe

05/15/2026

The view from the East Garden just got so much more… Moominous! 🌱🧌

Thinking of heading to the Syttende Mai parade this weekend? Start your morning at the National Nordic Museum. Discover stories of Nordic life, culture, and immigration. Don’t miss your chance to dive into the world of Moominvalley with our complementary exhibits, Moomin’s Sea Adventures and Tove and the Sea. 💫🌊

Developed by the The Home of Moomin Museum Tampere, Finland.

🎟️ Plan your visit today!
nordicmuseum.org

Address

2655 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA
98107

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(206) 789-5707

Website

http://www.nordicmuseum.org/

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