Contact Us

The Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-5pm, with extended hours every Thursday until 8pm.

2026 Holiday Closures ❄️

Nov 19: Early closure at 5:00PM
Nov 20: Closed until Julefest 21+ Night Market
Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day
Dec 10: Private Event, early closure at 5:00PM
Dec 24: Christmas Eve
Dec 25: Christmas Day
Dec 31: New Year’s Eve, early closure at 5:00PM
Jan 1: New Year’s Day

Freya Café is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-5pm, with extended hours every Thursday until 7pm. The café welcomes both Museum visitors and those looking for a cozy spot for fika in Ballard. No Museum admission required!

The National Nordic Museum’s parking lot is located on the south side of the building and can be accessed from the corner of NW Market St and 28th Ave NW. Parking starts at $2.00 per hour and must be paid at the parking kiosks located at the base of the stairs or online via Premium Parking.

Alternative parking options are available along NW Market Street, in the residential neighborhoods surrounding the Museum, and at the Hiram Chittenden Locks parking lot—a five-minute walk to the Museum.

Metro bus routes 17 and 44 have stops immediately adjacent to the Museum, at NW Market St & 28th Ave NW. Ballard is also serviced by Metro bus 40 and the D Line.

Plan your trip

A login is only required when purchasing tickets or renewing a Membership. Logging in ensures that Membership benefits are applied at checkout. To receive a copy of a Membership card with the NARM logo, check the confirmation email sent after Membership purchase or renewal with the subject line "Your Nordic Museum Membership"

The Museum’s Curatorial Department is unable to assist with appraisals of artwork and artifacts or advise on the buying and selling of such objects. Please contact the American Society of Appraisers to find a qualified professional near you. For questions about the conservation of objects, please consult the American Institute for Conservation.