Nordic Handcraft
July 2210:30 am – 11:30 am CDT
Language & Culture, Language Expansion Classes
July 236 pm – 8 pm
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I had such a wonderful time at ASI that I became a member! Thank you for the excellent programming you bring to our Twin Cities community!— ASI Member
I had such a wonderful time at ASI that I became a member! Thank you for the excellent programming you bring to our Twin Cities community!
A trip to Minneapolis isn't complete without a visit to ASI— CNN
A trip to Minneapolis isn't complete without a visit to ASI
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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