Benefit Auction

Vesterheim's 2017 Folk Art Benefit Auction raised $16,075. Fantastic! Thank you to all the wonderful artists who donated pieces, to Viking Cruises, and to everyone who bid. This annual auction is your chance to own one-of-a-kind pieces of rosemaling, woodworking, fiber arts, and more by the best artists working in the Norwegian tradition. Watch for...

Event Series Norwegian Christmas

Norwegian Christmas

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....

Event Series Syttende Mai

Syttende Mai

Are you ready for a parade? Vesterheim welcomes you to a Syttende Mai celebration with a traditional Children’s Parade, a performance by Decorah’s Nordic Dancers, and other activities.

Syttende Mai is the day Norway ratified its constitution in 1814 at Eidsvoll.

Vesterheim Benefit Auction 2018

THANK YOU for making this a successful auction! We are very grateful to everyone who so generously bid, donated artistic creations and treasures, and shared this opportunity with family, friends, and community to support Vesterheim's Folk Art School! 35 items sold $17,262 total proceeds 98 bidders with 661 bids Thank you for your interest and...

Event Series Norwegian Christmas

Norwegian Christmas

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....