American Swedish Institute
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"Nice if you are swedish and even if you aren't"
It was fun to go here and see things that I grew up with. There is a food table showing traditional swedish foods. Looms, history, songs. Levels and levels of swedish things. There is even a little elevator, but I wouldn't bring a stroller. We went there with a baby in a sling and it worked great. We went for free with a library pass.
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"Beautiful history and beautiful location"
This Minneapolis relic is a beautiful stop for families, especially those with older children. There is a lot of history about Minneapolis that kids can learn! The woodwork and rooms are breathtaking, especially when it's decorated for the holidays. Often there are special admission deals through the Minneapolis Public Library.
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"The Cities' Castle"
I have mixed feelings about the American Swedish Institute. It's a beautiful place, rich with history, but as far as kids go . . . They try hard to make it kid-friendly, with a booklet available in the gift shop that includes a scavenger hunt and other fun activities. In the basement, there's a dress-up area for kids and a few toys. On the other hand, it's pretty much a no-touching museum, so that makes it hard with kids. And since most of the other visitors don't have kids along, I felt a lot of pressure to keep the kids particularly quiet. The kids enjoyed the visit and still talk about it, but I was on pins and needles the whole time.
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