HAUGO BIBLIOTEK
Velkommen to the Haugo Bibliotek
Welcome to the Haugo Bibliotek, the newest addition to Norway House. Designed as a dynamic hub of discovery and connection, the Haugo Bibliotek offers an immersive experience that bridges the past, present, and future. Through innovative experiences and cutting-edge resources, you’ll discover new ways to engage with Norway’s culture and ideas.
The Bygdelag
Special Collections Room
The Haugo Bibliotek - Bygdelag Special Collections is now open for family history research!
What is in the Special Collections Room?
The Special Collections Room contains the Bygdelag Special Collections, which are Norwegian genealogy reference materials. The collections contain non-circulating material owned by both Norway House and the Norwegian-American Bygdelags. Some lags have deposited portions of their collections in the Haugo Bibliotek for the preservation of these rare materials in an archival-grade storage space while also making them available to the general public.
Materials may only be accessed during the Special Collections Room’s open hours or by appointment under the supervision of trained staff or volunteers.
The Bygdelag Special Collection Room was made possible by the Norwegian-American Bygdelagenes Fellesraad.
COMING OCTOBER 2025:
SAGA CENTER
Renderings provided by Split Rock Studios
Saga Center
Norway House in Minneapolis, MN is excited to announce the opening of their new interactive exhibit this October: the Saga Center. Located in the Haugo Bibliotek at Norway House, the Saga Center invites families of all ages to explore connections to Norway through hands-on experiences and immersive environments. Utilizing cutting-edge interactive technology, guests will immerse themselves in Norwegian and Norwegian-American arts, business, culture, and history.
The Saga Center follows the completion of Norway House's recent expansion, the KAHR Innovation + Culture Center in 2022, attended by Queen Sonja of Norway.