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National Nordic Museum
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,250
Guest capacity
Up to 400 seated guests
About this venue
The National Nordic Museum's event spaces are a testament to the Nordic love of nature and community. From the modern Fjord Hall that is designed to evoke its namesake, to the cathedral-like Osberg Hall, and our gorgeous outdoor areas, the Museum can host a wide range of wedding sizes and budgets. Whether you're looking for an intimate gathering of your closest family and and friends, or a 200-plus person celebration, our Venue Services team will be there to support you and make your vision a reality!
Our event spaces
Osberg Great Hall
Seattle’s serene hideaway—rooted in Nordic nature.
Clad in hemlock and laced with pendant lights, the Museum's Osberg Great Hall features over 4,200 square feet of acoustically tuned multipurpose space. Built into the west wall is a 16:9 rear-projection screen with a state-of-the-art sound system. The back of the auditorium is designed with a sliding glass wall running the full length of the eastern elevation and provides a spectacular vista of the Museum's 3,000-square-foot Sun Terrace.
Guest capacity
Up to 232 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
4,238
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Starting from $2,500 for a day rental
Fjord Hall
A space carved by light, inspired by fjords.
A stunning example of modern architecture, Fjord Hall evokes the grandeur of the breathtaking natural structures for which it is named. Light-filled and featuring complementary art pieces to enhance its features, Fjord Hall is a truly unique venue option for a range of events.
Guest capacity
Up to 64 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
3,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Fisherman’s Sun Terrace
A slice of Nordic summer under Seattle skies.
The spacious Fisherman’s Sun Terrace is the perfect blank-slate for summertime events. Featuring bistro lighting and etched with our own mini labyrinth, the Sun Terrace works well as a stand-alone rental or as patio space for an event in Osberg Great Hall. Photo credits: Cameron Zegers, Captured by Candace, Sarah Anne Thompson.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
3,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
East Garden
A hidden gem for summer gatherings.
A garden oasis tucked in the middle of bustling Ballard, the East Garden is a unique outdoor venue space for small to medium gatherings. Featuring a variety of plants from the Nordic countries and select artifacts, the East Garden’s hardscape terrace is the ideal location for summer gatherings of any type.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 140 Standing
Square footage
1,480
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
Starting from $1,250
Osberg Great Hall
Seattle’s serene hideaway—rooted in Nordic nature.
Clad in hemlock and laced with pendant lights, the Museum's Osberg Great Hall features over 4,200 square feet of acoustically tuned multipurpose space. Built into the west wall is a 16:9 rear-projection screen with a state-of-the-art sound system. The back of the auditorium is designed with a sliding glass wall running the full length of the eastern elevation and provides a spectacular vista of the Museum's 3,000-square-foot Sun Terrace.
Guest capacity
Up to 232 Seated
Up to 400 Standing
Square footage
4,238
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Starting from $2,500 for a day rental
Fjord Hall
A space carved by light, inspired by fjords.
A stunning example of modern architecture, Fjord Hall evokes the grandeur of the breathtaking natural structures for which it is named. Light-filled and featuring complementary art pieces to enhance its features, Fjord Hall is a truly unique venue option for a range of events.
Guest capacity
Up to 64 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
3,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Fisherman’s Sun Terrace
A slice of Nordic summer under Seattle skies.
The spacious Fisherman’s Sun Terrace is the perfect blank-slate for summertime events. Featuring bistro lighting and etched with our own mini labyrinth, the Sun Terrace works well as a stand-alone rental or as patio space for an event in Osberg Great Hall. Photo credits: Cameron Zegers, Captured by Candace, Sarah Anne Thompson.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
3,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
East Garden
A hidden gem for summer gatherings.
A garden oasis tucked in the middle of bustling Ballard, the East Garden is a unique outdoor venue space for small to medium gatherings. Featuring a variety of plants from the Nordic countries and select artifacts, the East Garden’s hardscape terrace is the ideal location for summer gatherings of any type.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 140 Standing
Square footage
1,480
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
Starting from $1,250
Available services that can be provided by National Nordic Museum
Services & amenities
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Lighting/Sound
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
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