“All Tradition is Change” Presentation

This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Laurann Gilbertson, Vesterheim’s Chief Curator, will present this free public lecture, “All Tradition is Change.” During the presentation, she will expand the idea of what is traditional, while looking at textile objects made today by...

Event Series Scandinavian Music Jam

Scandinavian Music Jam

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...

Walk-In Tattooing by Erica Bessler

This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Erica Bessler from Brock’s Valhalla Tattoo in Decorah will offer drop-in flash art tattoos on a first-come, first-served basis. Create a special memory by getting a new tattoo at Vesterheim! Cost will be $60 per...

Reception for “Favorite Things” Exhibition

This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Celebrate the community-curated exhibition Favorite Things during a free reception on March 28 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the museum's Main Building. There will be comments at 3:30 p.m. For the Favorite Things exhibition, Vesterheim is sharing...

Second Saturday

This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Vesterheim is changing things up for the new year 2020! On the second Saturday of each month, we'll welcome everyone with free admission during our open hours. We're also offering fun family-friendly activities from 1:00-3:00...

Event Series Intertwine

Intertwine

This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Intertwine is a free, informal time for knitters, spinners, weavers, and other textile enthusiasts to gather, share, learn, and celebrate all things fiber.  Join us the second Saturday of each month from January though May....

Walk-In Tattooing by Erica Bessler

This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Erica Bessler from Brock’s Valhalla Tattoo in Decorah will offer drop-in flash art tattoos on a first-come, first-served basis. Create a special memory by getting a new tattoo at Vesterheim! Cost will be $60 per...

Event Series Barnetimen (Children’s Hour) 2019-2020

Barnetimen (Children’s Hour) 2019-2020

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...