Gov. Christine Gregoire will visit the Nordic Heritage Museum this Thursday, Oct. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. to hear the museum's plans for its new facility to be located on Northwest Market Street.

Guests have been invited to learn about the cultural resources of the museum and its plans to sculpt a new international destination for Nordic culture. The afternoon will include presentations and a visit to the future site of the museum.

The museum shares Nordic and Nordic American culture through a range of educational, cultural, and artistic programs and exhibits.

Please contact Karen Hansen at (206) 789-5707 x25 for more information.

The Nordic Heritage Museum is located at 3014 N.W. 67th St.