American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 55407 • 612-871-4907
Founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad.
In 1908, the Turnblads—a Swedish immigrant family—completed the construction of their castle-like mansion on Minneapolis’ Park Avenue. Just twenty-one years later, they gave it all away to the community, founding the museum and cultural center that would become the American Swedish Institute.
Today, the American Swedish Institute, housed in the Turnblad Mansion, is a place to learn about and experience Swedish, Swedish-American, and Nordic culture, learn about the role of Swedish and other immigrants in Minnesota’s history, and share stories and experiences.
Join us for our exhibits, our fun and educational programs, find unique Swedish products in our Museum Shop, and much more!
The American Swedish Institute, founded in 1929, serves as a gathering place for people to share stories and experiences around universal themes of tradition, migration, craft and the arts, all informed by enduring ties to Sweden.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 22 ASI Forum
Mar. 1 Museum Shop Closed
Mar. 3 Little Whittles Workshop
Mar. 4 Little Whittles Workshop
Mar. 7 First Wednesday Fika
Ongoing Construction of the
Nelson Cultural Center
Museum Hours
Tues., Thu., Fri. noon–5 p.m.
Wed. noon–8 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun. noon–5 p.m.
Location
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407
The Turnblad Mansion and the American Swedish Institute
The ASI
iPad App
The ASI iPad app is a free download from the iTunes Store.
Watch our Construction Camera!
The American Swedish Institute is pleased to reopen the Turnblad Mansion and welcome visitors back to Minnesota’s own castle! We are excited to unveil the first phase of our expansion project and share the newly remodeled and renovated spaces in the Mansion’s lower level.
Nordic Figure Carving
January 20–May 27, 2012
The distinctive figure carving of the Nordic countries has a captivating quality. Small wonder; generations of gifted whittlers carved not only for their own amusement, but also for others.
This exhibition reveals the great mastery in these often understated, but clever pieces, showcasing some of the masters represented in ASI’s extensive collection of woodcarvings.
Construction on the new Nelson Cultural Center will continue through Spring 2012.
This time lapse image refreshes every 15 minutes. Visit our YouTube page for time lapse videos of construction.