Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a regular bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. The April bokprat features Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen. Out of Africa is Dinesen's memoir of her years in Africa from 1914 to 1931, on a four-thousand-acre coffee...

This tour is full. Add your name to a waiting list by contacting Vesterheim Coordinator of Tours to Norway Rolf Svanoe at 563-382-9681 or NorwayTours@vesterheim.org. The second tour on April 25 still has opening - find out more here. To close out the Vesterheim exhibit, Herbjørn Gausta, 1854-1924, join Vesterheim on fascinating historical day trips...

Our volunteers are amazing and we couldn't do what we do without their support! All volunteers are invited to a reception in their honor in Vesterheim Commons. There will be cake, ice cream, coffee, and tea! RSVP by April 15, 2024, by contacting Chivonne Marlow at cmarlow@vesterheim.org or 563-382-9681. We look forward to celebrating you!

Do you want to deepen connections in the Decorah community and make new friends? Do you want to further something you’re passionate about while learning something new? Do you love history and art? Vesterheim is seeking volunteers, and we’d love to meet you! There are so many ways to be involved. These trainings give anyone...

To close out the Vesterheim exhibit, Herbjørn Gausta, 1854-1924, join Vesterheim on a fascinating historical day trip to explore Gausta’s life and art in the actual places he lived, studied, and worked! On April 25, the tour begins with a behind-the-scenes look at Gausta’s art in Vesterheim’s collection. Then we head to the Washington Prairie...

[vc_custom_heading text="Location: Vesterheim Commons Free, no reservations required" font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_theme_fonts="yes" el_class="small-heading teal"]Join us in Decorah to welcome these exciting bands to Vesterheim Commons! You won't want to miss this concert. Northern Resonance and Tall Poppy String Band are kindred spirit string trios at the forefront of their respective fields, deeply informed by Swedish and American...

Join Luther College and Vesterheim to welcome Dr. Steinar Bryn as he speaks about peace negotiations on a global scale. Dr. Bryn is recognized as one of the most experienced dialogue facilitators in Europe. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin and obtained a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Minnesota. He has...

Have the whole family come together and learn some Norwegian songs. Singer, Norwegian language instructor, and youth educator, Eddy Galstad will lead the family in learning songs from "way back when," as well as share some songs that the kids might have heard already. This free event will be a learning and sharing opportunity for...

This exhibit showcases 21 original oil paintings by D. Sven Lindauer, which were printed in the first book of a series that he created about ancient Scandinavian history. Sven will give a gallery talk and presentation during this opening reception. Artist, author, and publisher, Sven Lindauer’s professional career spans over 40 years. He was the...