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Photography & Videography Inquiries

Luxurious interior with a richly carved wooden fireplace, ornate patterned red carpet, and a staircase adorned with a detailed railing. Marble facade on the fireplace and a potted plant complete the elegant setting.
Rentals / Photography and Videography Inquiries

Taking Photos at ASI

We love seeing your photos and the special moments you capture at ASI. Visitors are welcome to take photos and videos for personal use or to share on social media. Remember to tag us @amswedinstitute on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Family, Engagement, or Graduation Photoshoots

ASI offers a weekday Small Group Photography Permit, perfect for simple photoshoots for groups of 5 or less. Here’s what you need to know:

Fee: Museum admission for each person plus $100 for the Small Group Photography Permit. Both are purchased at the ASI front desk on arrival. 

Availability: Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and are valid for 1 hour. Advanced reservations are not available. ASI will issue 1 photo permit at a time.  

Group Size: Permits cover groups of up to 5 people. Groups larger than 5 may submit a Private or Commercial Rental Request at least two weeks in advance to arrange for a time for a private photoshoot. 

Hours: Permits are available Tuesday–Friday from 10 am–3 pm. Permits are not issued on weekends or Thursday evenings.  

Equipment: No tripods, selfie-sticks or stabilization devices allowed at any time. 

Flash: No flash, umbrellas lights, light reflectors or other equipment allowed in the mansion. 

Other Visitors: Photography groups may not block pathways, doorways, views of exhibition components, or generally disturb other museum visitors.  

Private and Commercial Shoots

ASI is a versatile, dynamic space, with a modern Nelson Cultural Center and historic castle in the Turnblad Mansion. Bring your next photoshoot to life with the Twin Cities’ only castle your backdrop. Please submit the form below for pricing information.  

Fee: $1,500 for the first hour + $200 for every additional hour. Crews exceeding 10 members will be charged an additional $200/hour to cover additional ASI employee time 

2 Week’s Notice: Photoshoots must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. 

Timing: Photoshoots may be scheduled on Mondays from 9 am-5 pm; any requests outside of these hours will require an additional fee. 

Photographing Visitors

ASI photographs visitors and program participants for marketing, archival, and other promotional uses. Please let a staff member know if you prefer not to be photographed.  

Photography Disclaimer 

Please note that ASI may restrict photography in specific areas and retains the right to end photoshoots if guidelines aren’t followed. ASI does not take responsibility for the content of any photos taken on the premises. If your photos include people or copyrighted materials, it’s your responsibility to get any necessary permissions or releases to use those images. If you have a question about artwork copyright, ask a staff member and they’ll be happy to help!  

Photography/Videography Inquiry Form

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Contact Name*
Are you interested in using ASI's campus for still photography or for film/video?*
Select whether the final product(s) will be solely for private use or whether they may be used for commercial use at any time in the future.
Which campus spaces are you interested in using?*
Select all that apply.
ASI accommodates private photo/videography shoots on Mondays between 9am and 5pm, when our museum is closed to the public. Please submit one or more preferred dates and times. Dates must be at least two weeks in advance.
Briefly describe what you intend to produce and how the footage or photos will be used.
Briefly describe the scope or size of the shoot. How many people in the cast or crew? What type of hardware will you bring in?
Anything else you’d like us to know?