National Nordic Museum

Mission Statement

The NNM shares Nordic culture, values, & ideas w/people of all ages & backgrounds to create connections, generate dialogue, & inspire new perspectives. Vision: Through the history we illuminate, the stories we tell, the connections we make, & the values we promote, we inspire our visitors to create a more vibrant, more just, more sustainable world. Values: Shared Nordic values & perspectives serve as guiding principles for the core exhibition experience, tracing Nordic values from the earliest anthropological records through contemporary Nordic society. Openness: Foster trust & tolerance, & support everyone’s right to express their opinions. Sustainability: Embrace a connection to nature & employ responsible practices that demonstrate respect for our environment. Social Justice: Exhibit compassion, respect others, & manifest a conviction for the equal value of all people. Innovation: Encourage creativity, resourcefulness, & new ways of thinking.