Vesterheim will begin a phased reopening of its programs in July and its buildings in August.
Vesterheim’s Commitment to Address Racism
A Message from Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, Vesterheim issued a public…
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Pioneer Immersion Program 2020
Enjoy a photo gallery from the 2020 Barneløpet Children’s Ski event, organized by Vesterheim Museum and Sons of Norway.
Statement on Opposing Racism
Vesterheim stands with all who are mourning and seeking justice for George Floyd and with those who suffer the effects…
Read MoreVesterheim Welcomes New Trustees – 2020
Vesterheim is pleased to announce five new members to its board of trustees in 2020—Carol Birkland, Lindsay Erdman, Louise Hanson, Thomas Mannes, and Rachel Reitan.
Vesterheim Begins Work on Heritage Park
Vesterheim is beginning work to transform its Open Air Division into Vesterheim Heritage Park—an educational, interpretative, and public outdoor space in its downtown campus!
Update – National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition Canceled
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and our concern for the health and safety of our folk-art community, the 2020 National…
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Update to Vesterheim COVID-19 Response
As part of its continuing response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Vesterheim will remain closed until further notice.…
Read MoreVesterheim Response to COVID-19
As part of its continuing response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Vesterheim has made the difficult decision to…
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Vesterheim’s New Heritage Park
Vesterheim announces plans for the transformation of its Open Air Division into Vesterheim Heritage Park—an exciting project that will value the community and the environment.