Museum

Nordic Heritage Museum

📍 2655 NW Market St, Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107, at the corner of NW Market St and 28th Ave NW

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, Seattle
Category: Museum
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Opening Hours: Monday Closed · Tuesday 10:00-17:00 · Wednesday 10:00-17:00 · Thursday 10:00-20:00 · Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday 10:00-17:00 · From the Contact and Visit pages on nordicmuseum.org, checked 5 November 2026: the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, stays open until 8 pm every Thursday, and is closed on Mondays. The 2026 holiday listing on the site gives early closure at 5 pm on 19 November, a late opening on 20 November for the Julefest 21+ Night Market, closure on Thanksgiving Day 26 November, early closure at 5 pm on 10 December for a private event, closure on 24 and 25 December, early closure at 5 pm on 31 December and closure on 1 January. The building stands at the corner of NW Market St and 28th Ave NW in Ballard.
Ticket Price: Adult: Adults US$20 when bought in advance online; US$24 for same-day purchase · Student: College students with ID US$16 in advance; US$18 same day · Prices come from the Tickets page on nordicmuseum.org, checked 5 November 2026, and advance online purchase costs less than the same-day rate. The museum lot sits on the south side of the building, entered at NW Market St and 28th Ave NW, from US$2 per hour, paid at the kiosks or through Premium Parking; parking is not included in admission.
Address: 2655 NW Market St, Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107, at the corner of NW Market St and 28th Ave NW
Coordinates: 47.6690, -122.3540

Introduction

The Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood is North America's largest museum of Nordic culture and immigration, operating since 2018 as the National Nordic Museum in its new Market Street home. It tells the immigrant and cultural histories of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, showing how Nordic working-class communities shaped Seattle, with paintings, sculpture and Scandinavian crafts plus Viking and folk-themed halls.

✨ Highlights

North America's largest Nordic museum, with permanent exhibits on five Nordic nations' immigration

At Nordic Heritage Museum, North America's largest Nordic museum, with permanent exhibits on five Nordic nations' immigration is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Paintings, sculpture, crafts and Viking/folk-themed galleries

At Nordic Heritage Museum, Paintings, sculpture, crafts and Viking/folk-themed galleries is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Free admission on the first Thursday of each month and select events

At Nordic Heritage Museum, Free admission on the first Thursday of each month and select events is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & clothing：Prepare for the local climate with sun protection, water and suitable footwear; some outdoor spots can be sunny.

→On-site notes：Follow on-site signs and rules, protect the heritage/environment, and do not climb or touch exhibits.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven ground and may be physically demanding.

→Transportation：At NW Market St and 28th Ave NW in Ballard, 2655 NW Market St. Metro routes 17 and 44 stop outside, routes 40 and the D Line also serve Ballard. The museum lot starts at US$2 per hour.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00-17:00
Wednesday	10:00-17:00
Thursday	10:00-20:00
Friday	10:00-17:00
Saturday	10:00-17:00
Sunday	10:00-17:00

From the Contact and Visit pages on nordicmuseum.org, checked 5 November 2026: the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, stays open until 8 pm every Thursday, and is closed on Mondays. The 2026 holiday listing on the site gives early closure at 5 pm on 19 November, a late opening on 20 November for the Julefest 21+ Night Market, closure on Thanksgiving Day 26 November, early closure at 5 pm on 10 December for a private event, closure on 24 and 25 December, early closure at 5 pm on 31 December and closure on 1 January. The building stands at the corner of NW Market St and 28th Ave NW in Ballard.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Adults US$20 when bought in advance online; US$24 for same-day purchase
Student	College students with ID US$16 in advance; US$18 same day
Senior	Seniors 65 and over US$16 in advance; US$18 same day
Child	Youth aged 5 to 18 US$10; children aged 0 to 4 free
Free Admission	Members, children aged 0 to 4, tribal members with ID and Museums for All cardholders enter free; general admission is free on the first Thursday of every month from 10 am to 8 pm, with special exhibitions US$5

Prices come from the Tickets page on nordicmuseum.org, checked 5 November 2026, and advance online purchase costs less than the same-day rate. The museum lot sits on the south side of the building, entered at NW Market St and 28th Ave NW, from US$2 per hour, paid at the kiosks or through Premium Parking; parking is not included in admission.

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., extended to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; closed Mondays; admission: Adults about $16; discounts for seniors/students/children; free on the first Thursday of each month.

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Nordic Heritage Museum?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-20:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; From the Contact and Visit pages on nordicmuseum.org, checked 5 November 2026: the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, stays open until 8 pm every Thursday, and is closed on Mondays. The 2026 holiday listing on the site gives early closure at 5 pm on 19 November, a late opening on 20 November for the Julefest 21+ Night Market, closure on Thanksgiving Day 26 November, early closure at 5 pm on 10 December for a private event, closure on 24 and 25 December, early closure at 5 pm on 31 December and closure on 1 January. The building stands at the corner of NW Market St and 28th Ave NW in Ballard.

How much is the admission for Nordic Heritage Museum?

Adult: Adults US$20 when bought in advance online; US$24 for same-day purchase; Student: College students with ID US$16 in advance; US$18 same day; Senior: Seniors 65 and over US$16 in advance; US$18 same day; Child: Youth aged 5 to 18 US$10; children aged 0 to 4 free; Free Admission: Members, children aged 0 to 4, tribal members with ID and Museums for All cardholders enter free; general admission is free on the first Thursday of every month from 10 am to 8 pm, with special exhibitions US$5; Prices come from the Tickets page on nordicmuseum.org, checked 5 November 2026, and advance online purchase costs less than the same-day rate. The museum lot sits on the south side of the building, entered at NW Market St and 28th Ave NW, from US$2 per hour, paid at the kiosks or through Premium Parking; parking is not included in admission.

Any practical tips for visiting Nordic Heritage Museum?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., extended to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; closed Mondays; admission: Adults about $16; discounts for seniors/students/children; free on the first Thursday of each month. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

How long should I spend at Nordic Heritage Museum?

A typical visit takes 1.5-2 hours.

Hours and holiday dates come from the Contact and Visit pages on nordicmuseum.org, prices from its Tickets page and the free first Thursday from its Free First Thursday event page, all checked 5 November 2026. Thursday is the fixed late night each week, while special exhibitions, Julefest and classes are priced on their own pages. Parking is extra, from US$2 per hour in the south lot. Extra closures cluster around the winter holidays, so check the current month listing on the site first.