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Hours: Museum Hours: Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

THE AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE (ASI) is a vibrant arts and cultural organization, museum and historic home located at 2600 Park Avenue near downtown Minneapolis. ASI 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.

With a campus including the Turnblad Mansion built in 1908 and the Nelson Cultural Center, which houses the award-winning FIKA Café’ and the ASI Museum Store, added in 2012, ASI uses its resources to be a valuable community asset and integral partner. The Wall Street Journal called ASI “[a] model of how a small institution can draw visitors through exciting programming.” www.ASImn.org. For more information, visit ASImn.org or call 612-871-4907.

Contact Information

American Swedish Institute
info@asimn.org
2600 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Phone: (612) 871-4907

Classrooms

Occupancy: 5 - 25

Classrooms are equipped with white boards and either conference or open-square set ups.

Configuration	Occupancy
Conference	25

FIKA

Occupancy: 0 - 60

only available during closed hours

Folke Bernadotte Conference Room

Occupancy: 5 - 50

equipped with built-in screen, projector, sound system, white boards and natural light

Configuration	Occupancy
Banquet/Rounds	48
Conference	28
U-Shape	22
Theater	60

Larson Hall, Promenade & Terrace

Occupancy: 50 - 400

1100 square feet of pre-function space and an outdoor terrace included. Larson Hall is equipped with a built-in screen, projector and sound system. This space features natural light with shades and black-out capability.

Configuration	Occupancy
Banquet/Rounds	280
Theater	300
Reception	400

Mansion Grand Hall, Salon & Den

Occupancy: 0 - 150

The main floor of the historic Turnblad Mansion is available for viewing and/or cocktail receptions with bar service and passed hors d'oeuvres. The upper floors feature exhibit space that may be open for viewing.

Configuration	Occupancy
Reception	150

NCC Courtyard

Occupancy: 0 - 800

Only available during closed hours, the NCC Courtyard is nestled between the modern Nelson Cultural Center and the historic Turnblad Mansion. This space is perfect for large cocktail receptions or sit down dinners. It features natural landscaping with cafe and twinkle lights.

Configuration	Occupancy
Banquet/Rounds	200
Theater	250
Reception	800

Nelson Cultural Center

Occupancy: 0 - 700

Two floors of space including FIKA Cafe, Larson Hall, Promenade and Hopper Terrace. This space features a grand staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall.

Configuration	Occupancy
Reception	700

Paulson Hall

Occupancy: 5 - 120

Paulson Hall features a baby-grand piano, built-in sound, projector and screen.

Configuration	Occupancy
Banquet/Rounds	80
Theater	120

Stuga

Occupancy: 0 - 32

Stuga is our "little Swedish cabin in the woods". This space features Swedish themed decor and is perfect for a cozy breakfast, lunch or dinner.