12-5-24 6:00-8:00PM

Kick off the holiday season and MNHS Member Double Discount Days with a free evening Sip & Shop event. MNHS members and volunteers receive 20% off purchases, and all other attendees receive a 10% discount in the museum store.

Enjoy drinks from a cash bar (ages 21+), enter to win a free MNHS Household Membership, and receive free giveaways with select purchases.

Patrice Johnson, author of Jul: Swedish American Holiday Traditions and Land of 10,000 Plates, will be on-hand to sign books and give a short presentation. View The Art of Disability Justice Now exhibit in the mail lobby and go on free mini tours to our 9th floor observation deck to take in nighttime views of the Minneapolis riverfront.

Event is free. Patrice Johnson program at 7 pm. Free mini tours to observation desk at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Museum exhibits will be closed during the event.

12-7-24 8:00-10:00AM

Patrice will appear on KARE 11 Saturday Morning cooking a delicious holiday appetizer!

12-12-24 6:00-8:00PM

Delicately spiced meatballs are a hallmark of the Swedish Christmas table—this holiday season, make sure you have recipes up your sleeve that can be adapted for all kinds of guests! And who better to guide you through the many options than meatball historian Patrice Johnson? Patrice will demo one classic pork-beef meatball recipe, one vegetarian version, and all the important accompaniments. Other adaptations will be discussed in class while we enjoy a full meatball meal together, and students will leave with a set of recipes to see them through the holiday season and beyond.

12-14-24 3:00-5:00PM

Join us to ring in the New Year with some appetizers inspired by New Nordic cuisine! Cookbook author, food historian, and Nordic Food Geek Patrice Johnson will demonstrate creative takes on classic appetizers. Recipes will include new spins on old favorites, something sweet, and signature cocktails/mocktails.

2-6-25 5:00-7:00PM

These round Danish pancakes are  called aebleskiver, which means "apple slices," because they were traditionally filled with apples. But In this class we will take a modern approach to this delicious treat and griddle up a few savory recipes. 

2-20-25 5:00-7:00PM

Prepare an inspiring winter Nordic-style meal that will have your family and friends salivating as you reveal this creative menu! Join our intimate cooking class to prepare an appetizer of brandade (Nordic style), a seasonal soup (apple, pumpkin, squash, or gjetost with cider), plus rye crisps, a special surprise dessert, and a cocktail/mocktail to pair with the delicious food! As you are cooking, Patrice always shares her extensive knowledge of Nordic cuisine, revealing both the history of these dishes and her own personal family traditions along the way. We hope you sign up for this warm and koselig (cozy) cooking class!