The Museum's newest exhibition features a series of works titled M(other) Tongues: Bodhild and Las Hermanas Iglesias, created by a family of women artists—Bodhild, Janelle, and Lisa Iglesias—with roots in Norway and the Dominican Republic. Here, the artists discuss mothers, memory, and transnational identity.  ..read more

"The cultural affinity for papercutting makes us appreciate its cosmopolitan nature, and of course, papercutting is indeed a global artform. The origins of papercutting are traced to China, the country with the oldest history and the longest cultural heritage of papercutting in the world. However, papercutting is not only associated with the culture of a particular country, as many countries around the world also have a tradition of papercutting. Papercutting as a type of art is a worldwide phenomenon. In Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen was a talented pioneer in the art of papercutting ..read more

From meditative walks to trapping trolls, labyrinths are a practice used in many countries around the world. From the 13-century onward, Nordic labyrinths were seen in multitudes across Scandinavia. Learn more about the Nordic Labyrinths here ..read more

Taste of Iceland happens at the National Nordic Museum, October 15-17. The event by Inspired by Iceland offers a perfect taste of Icelandic culture, cuisine, music, film, wellness, and much more. Most events will take place on the Museum grounds or in Osberg Great Hall ..read more

When Dr. Susanna Søberg set out to investigate the human body’s response to the icy shock that is swimming in the winter, she wasn’t anticipating getting in the water herself ..read more

Filmed in the far north of Norway, the short film shows how history reveals itself in the present. In the film, we follow the writer Damon Falke as he visits a family who are forever marked by the memories of World War II. Director Charles M. Pepiton and writer Damon Falke describe their own interpretations of ..read more

Let’s face it: winter in the Northwest is hard work. Weathering the onslaught of grey skies and record-breaking downpours has become a part of the region’s identity to some, and a hard-won badge of honor for many. Still, between the cold, the wet, and the lack of Vitamin D, it can be hard not to spend the months between October and May huddled indoors, dreaming of sunnier days ..read more

In partnership with Viking River Cruises, the National Nordic Museum is giving this free (and adorable) gift to all past and present participants of our youth art project ..read more

The National Nordic Museum is partnering with our friends at Viking Cruises for a youth-friendly art activity! Join us at the Museum on Fridays in July to create artwork for Viking's ships ..read more