Sigrid Lien, author of Pictures of Longing—Photography and the Norwegian-American Migration will visit Vesterheim on May 6! She'll give a slide show presentation about her research from 7:00-9:00 p.m. She will also be available for a book signing in the Museum Store from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on the same day. In her book, Lien brings more than 250...
The pioneer projects and journals that each student makes during the Pioneer Immersion Program form a special exhibition so that parents, friends, relatives, and the community can view the student’s work. Everyone is invited to view this fantastic show, held each spring. The students are always so proud to see their work in a real museum exhibition.
The Scandinavian Music Jam continues! Stop by from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Vesterheim’s Bruening Visitor Center, 502 W. Water Street, to learn a tune, share a tune, jam with us, or just come to listen. Bring any instrument you play and join in. This informal music collaboration is great fun for all levels and...
Celebrate the opening of Tattoo: Identity Through Ink on June 1 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. There will be exclusive Valkyrie Strike IPA from Toppling Goliath Brewery and live tattooing in the gallery by award-winning tattoo artist Brock Swenson! The exhibition Tattoo: Identity Through Ink is open June 1, 2019 through April 26, 2020, and it tells the story...
Visit Vesterheim! Enjoy free admission all day.
Get ready for a fantastic show when Harald Haugaard, from Denmark, and Antti Järvelä, from Finland, play at Vesterheim! Haugaard and Järvelä are some of the most sought-after musicians of their generation and are known for their musical skill, lively performances, and great sense of humor. Järvelä, who plays the mandolin and double bass, hails...
This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Stop by from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Vesterheim’s Bruening Visitor Center, 502 W. Water Street, to learn a tune, share a tune, jam with us, or just come to listen. Bring any instrument you...
Visit Vesterheim! Enjoy free admission all day.
Celebrate the exhibit Tattoo: Identity Through Ink on July 18 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a free community event. Free Admission. Everyone is invited. Remarks will be at 6:00 p.m. There will be appetizers, wine from the Rowley Family Vineyard, and the last chance to try Valkryie Strike IPA from Toppling Goliath Brewery. We'll have a...
Open to Vesterheim folk-art students, instructors, and demonstrators. Drop by this informal reception to gather with other instructors and students. Refreshments will be served!Contact for more information: 563-382-9681
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...