| To feel the magic of Swedish culture and history | | | | style. The Bohus couture garments are on display |
| in the heart of the United States, the best place | | | | from January 23rd to March 29th, 2009. This is |
| to visit is the American Swedish Institute in | | | | the first time that the costumes are displayed in |
| Minneapolis, Minnesota. | | | | the United States ever since the 1964 |
| Located on the east side of I 35 west and | | | | World’s Fair that took place in New York. |
| housed in the magnificent Turnblad mansion, the | | | | Reflected Splendor is a mesmerizing display of |
| American Swedish Institute is the brainchild of | | | | Nordic Art Glass and its Regional Influence. It |
| Swedish immigrant newspaperman Swan J | | | | features over 200 pieces of fine art glass |
| Turnblad which was launched in 1929. It is a | | | | selected from the permanent glass collection of |
| fascinating museum, astounding mansion and a | | | | the museum that boasts more than 1,200 pieces. |
| significant cultural centre which is also listed on the | | | | The exhibits are stunning masterpieces of 13 |
| National Register of Historic Places. | | | | skilled Swedish artists and 21 renowned glass |
| This 33 room manor house depicts a fusion of | | | | artists from the United States. |
| Swedish and American cultures. The elegantly | | | | The American Swedish Institute is an outstanding |
| designed house reveals the best of 20th century | | | | place of learning since it offers Swedish |
| Swedish architecture. It is beatified with carved | | | | educational programmes for adults, youths, |
| stone, a grand two storey hall, painted plaster | | | | families and even provides scholarships. Visitors |
| sculptures, intricate woodwork, sculpted ceilings | | | | can enjoy group tours with loads of fun and |
| and unique porcelain tile stoves. | | | | activity. |
| Among the many diverse exhibits on display at | | | | To enjoy an extraordinary Swedish experience, |
| the American Swedish Institute are fine Swedish | | | | visitors can explore this spectacular Turnblad |
| glass, important information on folk music, textiles | | | | mansion that dates back to nearly 100 years. This |
| and other decorative arts. | | | | is made much more convenient with the many |
| A popular display at this museum is the exhibit on | | | | diverse Minneapolis accommodation options |
| Radiant Knits. The Bohus Tradition demonstrates | | | | located within easy reach. The wide range of |
| the history of Swedish Bohus knitting styles and | | | | Minneapolis hotels is renowned for offering guests |
| techniques. It displays some original and beautifully | | | | with top class service along with modern facilities. |
| knit costumes knitted according to the Bohus | | | | |