--- description: Parking starts at $2 per hour, plus taxes and fees, beside the museum, with kiosk, online, and touchless phone payment available. title: Parking Near National Nordic Museum, Ballard | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-nordic-museum-ballard-68681c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near National Nordic Museum, Ballard Landmark Parking · Ballard, Washington · National Nordic Museum Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 5400 28th Avenue NW [Airport Parking (BFI)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/wa/bfi) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/wa/ballard) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/wa/ballard) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/wa/ballard) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/ballard) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/ballard) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/wa/ballard) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/wa/ballard) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/wa/ballard) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/wa/ballard) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/wa/ballard) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/wa/ballard) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/wa/ballard) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/wa/ballard) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/wa/ballard) Where Can I Park for National Nordic Museum? Paid parking is available on the south side of the museum at 5400 28th Avenue NW. Touchless phone payment is also available, and the site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Listen to article 4:12 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Beside the National Nordic Museum Paid parking is available on the south side of the National Nordic Museum at 5400 28th Avenue NW, making the museum lot the most direct choice for visitors carrying bags or traveling with children (nordicmuseum.org). Parking starts at $2 per hour, plus taxes and fees, and payment is handled at the kiosks at the base of the stairs or online through Premium Parking (nordicmuseum.org). The site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, so a paid space beside the building suits a daytime museum visit (nordicmuseum.org). Touchless payment by phone is also available for the south-side parking area (nordicmuseum.org). ## Other Parking Choices Around 28th Avenue NW A nearby alternative identified for the site is the parking area at 5608 28th Avenue NW, Seattle (SpotAngels). The museum’s visitor directions identify paid parking at the south side of the building, while its FAQ confirms that the area supports touchless payment by phone (nordicmuseum.org). For a short daytime visit, comparing the walking distance from 5608 28th Avenue NW with the convenience of the museum’s own paid area helps determine whether an alternative space is worthwhile. Show map of Ballard ## Parksy Spaces Near the Museum Parksy lists several nearby spaces around Ballard and the Ballard Locks, including a parking lot 244 yards away and a parking space 0.2 miles away. Other listed options include spaces in the Ballard area, at IC10-Thrift Store, and at A481, each 0.2 miles from the site. A further Parksy option is a garage at Russell Hall, 0.3 miles away. These spaces provide alternatives to the south-side paid area at the museum, with the shortest listed option located 244 yards away. Parksy’s nearby listings are useful for drivers who prefer reserving a space before reaching 5400 28th Avenue NW. ## Walking and Transit Access From Ballard The museum stands 0.8 miles from Ballard center, putting the site within a manageable walk for visitors already spending time in the neighborhood. A walk from the neighborhood center can also avoid searching for a second vehicle space after arriving in Ballard. For drivers combining parking with local travel, the museum’s address at 5400 28th Avenue NW provides a clear destination for a drop-off before continuing on foot. The published directions identify the south-side paid area and phone payment, while the nearby Parksy choices sit between 244 yards and 0.3 miles from the building. Show street view near National Nordic Museum ## Sources - [National Nordic Museum website](http://www.nordicmuseum.org/) - [Washington Department of Transportation](https://wsdot.wa.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Getting to the National Nordic Museum](https://nordicmuseum.org/getting-to-the-museum) - [Contact Us](https://nordicmuseum.org/contact) - [FAQs](https://nordicmuseum.org/faqs) - [National Nordic Museum](https://nordicmuseum.org/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for National Nordic Museum? Paid parking is available on the south side of the museum at 5400 28th Avenue NW. Touchless phone payment is also available, and the site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. ### How Much Does Parking Beside the Museum Cost? Parking on the south side starts at $2 per hour, plus taxes and fees. Payment is handled at the kiosks at the base of the stairs or online through Premium Parking. Touchless payment by phone is also available for the south-side parking area. ### Where Is the Nearest Alternative Parking Area? A nearby alternative is the parking area at 5608 28th Avenue NW, Seattle. For a short daytime visit, compare its walking distance with the convenience of the museum’s own paid area to decide whether an alternative space is worthwhile. ### Can I Reserve Parking Near the Museum in Advance? Parksy lists nearby spaces around Ballard and the Ballard Locks, including options between 244 yards and 0.3 miles from the building. These alternatives are useful for drivers who prefer reserving a space before reaching 5400 28th Avenue NW. ### How Far Is the Museum From Ballard Center? The museum stands 0.8 miles from Ballard center, making it a manageable walk for visitors already spending time in the neighborhood. Walking from the neighborhood center can also avoid searching for a second vehicle space after arriving in Ballard. ### What Are the Museum's Parking Hours? The site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. 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