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Detailed Information
- Place Types Museum
- Address 3656 E 2631st Rd, Sheridan, IL 60551, USA
- Coordinate 41.4643607,-88.6655493
- Website http://norskmuseum.org/
- Rating 4.6
- Compound Code F87M+PQ Sheridan, IL, USA
Openning hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday Closed
- Friday Closed
- Saturday 1:00 – 5:00 PM
- Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 PM
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Don't let this small church and associated structures tucked behind a community store fool you. Wonderful collection related to the culture and history of the immigration experience of Norwegian Americans, tracing the spread of this group through LaSalle County to Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and beyond. The museum staff are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate. The museum itself is housed in the first Norwegian church in the area and is on the National Historic Register. Norsk Museum continues to evolve and improve so stop back if you haven't been there in a year or two. Well worth a stop for an hour or two on Saturday or Sunday June through September. Be sure to walk across the parking lot to the Norway Store which carries Scandinavian grocery items and a few souvenier items in addition to the usual corner grocery fare.
Ship was interesting. Most exhibits are of local area (downstairs) and not of the Norweigen settlement. Aisles were crowded. Kitchen area was must. Parking could have been better.
Small Scale Viking Ship Big SmilesnCan't believe I didn't take pictures. Oh, well just a reason to return when I have more time. Today was Summer 2018 Grand Opening and they were setting up for hours. Seeking sustenance or cold soda? There's a cafe in the general store / gas station across the road.
Amazing little heritage museum, chock full of artifacts and endless information from the friendly volunteers. They were so nice and chatted with us at length about the local history, explaining how this town is the first permanent Norwegian settlement in North America. The church itself is a relic of the past, with a newer adjacent building that housed even more artifacts. Furniture, art, clothing, historical objects, trolls, and more. Open June through September.
Inside this quaint little church is the history of the Norwegian people that settled in the area. The museum highlights the culture of the people as well as famous personalities. Free admission but donations accepted. Watch for special events!
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