A summer home holds a very special place in the Finnish culture?and in the hearts of Minnesotans. Perhaps because of our similar Northern climates, summer homes?cherished places of relaxation and quiet retreat to nature?are important to Finns, Swedes, and Minnesotans alike.

This summer, the American Swedish Institute brings an inspiring display of Finnish summer architecture to its galleries. Coming from Finland is ?My Paradise: A Hundred Years of Finnish Architects? Summer Homes,? an exhibit featuring photographs and scale models of Finnish architects? own summer homes. At ASI only, ?My Paradise? is augmented with the exhibit ?With a View of Water,? featuring the work of Finnish-American?and native Minnesotan?architect David Salmela. Together, these make up ?My Paradise: Finnish and Finnish-American Summer Architecture? and will be on display at the American Swedish Institute from June 11 through October 10, 2010.

$6 for adults,
$5 ages 62 and above,
$4 ages 6-18 and full-time students with ID.
Children under six are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Admission is free for members of the American Swedish Institute.

Museum Hours
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12-4 p.m.
Wednesday 12-8 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and most holidays