Norway House (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
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| Established | 2004 |
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| Location | 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°57′44″N 93°15′38″W / 44.9623376°N 93.2606282°W |
| Type | Cultural Center |
| President | Christina Carleton |
| Website | norwayhouse |
Norway House is a cultural and business center located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specifically in the Ventura Village neighborhood. It serves as a hub for Norwegian heritage and Nordic culture in the Twin Cities. Established in 2015, Norway House recently completed a $19.6 million expansion to its main building. The addition includes multiple facilities such as offices, a café, an art gallery, and spaces for events and conferences.[1] Norway House hosts the Norwegian Honorary Consulate General and business programs supporting Norwegian companies entering the American market.[2]
The building connects to the adjacent Mindekirken Church, one of the few American Lutheran churches where services are still conducted in Norwegian. Norway House also includes community spaces such as a plaza with a distinctive pinecone-shaped sculpture made from steel that reflects the local environment.[2]