Swedish immigrant Swan Turnblad 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; veranda and gardens open seasonally; exhibits of traditional Swedish art forms including glasswork, wood-carving and painting; and unique shopping in the charming Museum Shop.
 
Events 2008:
• From Peasants to Presidents: Sweden's Greatest Etcher, February 6 - June 1, 2008
 
• Fit for a Queen: Nobel Gowns of H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden, June 11 - September 28, 2008
 
• Midsommar Festival, June 14, 2007; 10-4 p.m.
 
• "A Sleigh Ride Together with You": Pops Composer Leroy Anderson, October 8, 2008 - January 18, 2009
 
• A Nordic Christmas, The Legend of Lucia, both Nov. 1, 2008 - Jan. 11, 2009
 
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.
Extended Saturday hours in November and December, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
 
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.