Join world traveler and anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak as he shares his ongoing journey to understand how ancient and more contemporary tattoos “make” the people who wear them. Dr. Krutak’s lecture will draw upon material from Vesterheim Museum’s new exhibition Tattoo: Identity Through Ink as well as his books, including Ancient Ink: The Archaeology of...
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, during Luther College Family Weekend, Vesterheim is hosting special folk-art demonstrations throughout the day. We invite everyone to the museum to enjoy the activities and help us welcome Luther families to Decorah. Throughout the day, folk-art demonstrators and greeters will be current or former Luther staff, faculty, or students. Special...
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...
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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...
This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Vesterheim invites all pre-school-aged children and their parents or caregivers to Barnetimen! During this children's hour we will explore objects and exhibits in the museum, and then make art inspired by the museum visit. A snack...
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...
This lecture explores how and why fantasies of medieval Europe, especially Scandinavia, have fueled the fires of white supremacy—and what we can do in response. Why are white supremacists so often sporting Nordic tattoos? Why are white supremacist groups fascinated by the ideas and images of medieval Scandinavia? Come and hear Row-Heyveld talk about how...
This is your last chance to tour the 12 historic buildings in Vesterheim’s Heritage Park until spring! Guided tours are scheduled daily at 1:30 p.m. from May 1 through Oct. 31. The buildings are closed at all other times, but visitors can walk the grounds, view the exterior of the buildings, and learn the story of each...
Erica Bessler from Brock’s Valhalla Tattoo in Decorah will offer drop-in flash art tattoos on a first-come, first-served basis. Erica is coming up with some spooky Halloween-themed designs this month. Create a special memory by getting a new tattoo at Vesterheim! Cost will be $60 per tattoo, cash only. There will be a sign-up sheet...
Visit Vesterheim! Enjoy free admission all day.