Vesterheim’s annual Folk-Art Banquet puts the “folk” into folk arts! While we often focus our attention on the material objects of folk-art traditions, it’s really the people who bring those traditions to life. And there’s no livelier gathering of folk artists (and those who appreciate Norwegian folk art) than the Folk-Art Banquet! In addition to...
Update: THANK YOU for making this a successful auction! We are very grateful to everyone who so generously bid, donated your artistic creations and treasures, and shared this opportunity with family, friends, and community to support Vesterheim's Folk Art School! There were 111 bidders and 61 items sold, which grossed $17,936. Find final bids on...
Ring in the season with Vesterheim at a Norwegian Christmas Celebration on December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This lively day of events includes Scandinavian holiday traditions, crafts, music, a movie, treats, and more. Free admission for kids! Highlights this year: • This event is a great opportunity to see Vesterheim’s special exhibitions, including Spoons: Carving....
Ring in the season with Vesterheim at a Norwegian Christmas Celebration on December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This lively day of events includes Scandinavian holiday traditions, crafts, music, a movie, treats, and more. Free admission for kids! Highlights this year: • This event is a great opportunity to see Vesterheim’s special exhibitions, including Spoons: Carving....
Vesterheim’s Norwegian Christmas Countdown is Live! Teams from across the United States are experiencing holiday traditions, being creative, decorating, enjoying being outdoors, getting koselig, and having fun! Join now to collaborate on “missions” in person with your household or “pod,” or invite your friends and family to join together as a team online. Team members...
Vesterheim’s Norwegian Christmas Countdown is Live! Teams from across the United States are experiencing holiday traditions, being creative, decorating, enjoying being outdoors, getting koselig, and having fun! Join now to collaborate on “missions” in person with your household or “pod,” or invite your friends and family to join together as a team online. Team members...
Vesterheim’s Norwegian Christmas Countdown is Live! Teams from across the United States are experiencing holiday traditions, being creative, decorating, enjoying being outdoors, getting koselig, and having fun! Join now to collaborate on “missions” in person with your household or “pod,” or invite your friends and family to join together as a team online. Team members...
Ring in the season with Vesterheim at a Norwegian Christmas Celebration on December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This lively day of events includes Scandinavian holiday traditions, crafts, music, a movie, treats, and more. Free admission for kids! Highlights this year: • This event is a great opportunity to see Vesterheim’s special exhibitions, including Spoons: Carving....
[vc_custom_heading text="December 2, 2023 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m." use_theme_fonts="yes" el_class="medium-heading bold"]Kick off the holiday season with the annual Norwegian Christmas celebration at Vesterheim! Activities in Heritage Park, Bethania Church, and the Commons are free, and admission to the museum's Main Building is free for youth under age 18. (Don't forget that families with EBT cards and...
Get outside and enjoy the winter at the annual Barneløpet, a non-competitive ski or walk event for the community’s youngest skiers, ages 3-13. The collaborative Vesterheim Museum and Sons of Norway event will be held at the Decorah Community Prairie at 10:00 a.m., with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Skiers must provide their own skis.