Swedish immigrant SwanTurnblad became a millionaire, built a castle in Minneapolis…and then gave it all away to create a museum of Swedish art, history, and culture. Completed in 1908, the castle features elaborate hand-carved woodwork; intricately painted plaster ceilings; verandah and gardens open seasonally; exhibits of traditional Swedish art forms; and unique shopping.
 
Events 2010:
• 17 Swedish Designers - January 29 - May 30
 
• My Paradise: Finnish and Finnish-American Summer Architecture - June 11 Ð October 10
 
• Midsommar Festival Saturday, June 19; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
 
• Christmas Fairs I & II, Saturdays, November 6 and 20; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
 
• A Nordic Christmas & The Legend of Lucia, Nov. 6, 2010 - Jan. 10, 2011
 
Museum Hours:
Tues., Thur., Fri. and Sat. noon - 4 p.m.; Wed. noon - 8 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; closed Mondays and holidays.
 
Special Holiday Open Hours (Nov.-Dec. 2010)
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 12-4pm; Wed. 12-8pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm;
Plus these dates:
Mondays in December (Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28) 12-4pm
Friday, Nov. 27 (Friday after Thanksgiving) 10am-5pm
Thursday, Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve) 12-4pm
 
Admission:
adults: $6
ages 62+: $5
ages 6 - 18: $4
 
Parking:
Free lot located on south side of building.
 
Guided Tours:
Public tours: Saturdays and Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Private tours available for groups of 10 or more. Lunch packages available.