TCTAA - The Twin Cities Tourism Attractions Association

Visit the only turn-of-the-century
castle in Minneapolis!

Visit the oldest museum of Swedish-American arts, culture, and history in the United States! The ASI is housed in a 33-room Victorian-era "castle" built for Swedish newspaper publisher Swan J. Turnblad. Completed in 1908, the mansion features gorgeous hand-carved woodwork and 11 elaborate porcelain tile stoves unmatched outside Sweden.

Exhibits and Events at The ASI

Swedish Wildlife Artistry

Feb 8-May 14, 2006

The Photography of Lennart Nilsson

May 31-Oct 8, 2006

Midsommar Festival

June 17, 2006, 10:00 am - 4:00 p.m.

A Nordic Christmas

The Legend of Santa Lucia

Both November 4, 2006 - January 14, 2007

Museum Hours:
Tues., Thur., Fri. and Sat. noon - 4 p.m.; Wed. noon - 8 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; closed Mon. and holidays.
November & December only: Sat. 10 a.m - 5 p.m.

Admission:
adults: $5
ages 62+: $4
ages 6 - 18: $3

Parking:
Free lot located on south side of building.

Public Tours:
Public tours: Saturdays and Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.

Private Tours:

For groups of 15 or more can be arranged with at least two weeks notice.

The Shops:
The Museum Shop is the place to find imported Swedish and Scandinavian gifts. The Bokhandel (book store) carries a variety of books, cards, prints, cassettes and CDs. Visit the Kaffestuga (coffee shop) for coffee and refreshments.