Vesterheim On The Road—Exhibitions

Vesterheim has lent objects to many institutions around the country, including Mingei International Museum, San Diego, California; Haydon Art Center, Lincoln, Nebraska; the Carnegie Library Museum in Perry, Iowa; and the Apron Museum in Iuka, Mississippi.

Check back for information about future Vesterheim exhibitions in your area.

Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, Minnesota: Standing on Tradition: Rag Rug Techniques

Four rugs from Vesterheim's collection are included in the exhibition, Standing on Tradition: Rag Rug Technique at the Minnesota Discovery Center. The exhibition includes more than 200 new and old rag rugs made in a variety of techniques. The rugs from Vesterheim are made by fletting (multi-strand braiding) and nålbinding (knotless netting or Swedish toothbrush technique). For more information visit http://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/ or call 800-372-6437.