Displays an art collection, pioneer items, Swedish glass and ceramics, textiles and furniture. Eleven porcelain fireplaces can be seen. The Grand Hall, paneled in African mahogany, is considered to be the finest installation of its kind on the continent. Films are shown on Sunday at 2pm; a post-film program is often available. Open Tuesday-Saturday noon-4pm (also Wednesday 4-8pm), Sunday 1-5pm. Admission is free to all the first Wednesday of the month.
Location:
2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis Minnesota 55407
Telephone
612-871-4907
Other History nearby:
(St Paul) Alexander Ramsey House
(St Paul) Alexander Ramsey House
(Minneapolis) American Swedish Institute
(St Paul) Cathedral of St Paul
(St Paul) City Hall and Courthouse
(Scandia) Gammelgarden Museum
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04/17 Coming to The Minneapolis area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
Rhubarb Days Osceola WI June7-8 Enjoy rhubarb at Mill Pond Park in Osceola.
Tater Daze Brooklyn Park MN June13-16 Brooklyn Park Tater Daze is a unique festival where residents pay homage to the humble potato. Early settlers discovered that potatoes flourished in the flat, sandy soil of the area.
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