What's New at Vesterheim

Annual Report May 1, 2011-December 31, 2011 (pdf)

Current Events

National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition

Open June 11-July 27!

Performance by members of the band Bjärv

June 14 from 3-5 p.m. in the museum courtyard outside the main entrance.

Honoring Sigmund Aarseth

Join Vesterheim on June 15 as we dedicate the "Sigmund Aarseth Gathering Room."

Fourth Sunday Scandinavian Music Jam

June 23 - Come learn a tune, share a tune, jam with us, or just enjoy listening.

Recent News

Blue Star Museums

From Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, through Labor Day, September 2, 2013, Vesterheim will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums program.

Vesterheim's 21st Annual Folk Art Raffle

Check out this beautiful plate, hand-turned by Paul Loftness, carved by Becky Lusk, and painted by Jean Simonson Giese. Order your tickets today!

Viking River Cruise Raffle

Win a romantic 8-day Danube cruise for two aboard Viking longships from Budapest to Nuremberg (or reverse.) Order your tickets today!

2013 class schedule

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Check here for information about Vesterheim presentations at your event!

Vesterheim staff members are available to give presentations to cultural, community, and church groups on a variety of topics.

Time Travelers

A great Vesterheim member benefit—receive discounts to over 178 places you go!

Vesterheim thanks our Corporate Members

We are proud to recommend these merchants.

Vesterheim is on You Tube

Vesterheim's Gold Medalist Virtual Portfolio

Currently includes medalists from 1969 through 2008.