Event Series Cake Breaks

Cake Breaks

Some researchers suggest that empathy is the key to high levels of happiness in the Scandinavian countries. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:00 p.m., from December 6 through April 18, Vesterheim invites the...

Nordic Noir Film Night—Wallander

[vc_custom_heading text="Nordic Noir Film Night—Wallander " font_container="tag:h1|text_align:left" use_theme_fonts="yes" el_class="huge-heading green"] Settle in and get unsettled on February 13, 2018, with Vesterheim and Luther College’s Nordic Studies Program. The film starts...

Event Series Cake Breaks

Cake Breaks

Some researchers suggest that empathy is the key to high levels of happiness in the Scandinavian countries. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:00 p.m., from December 6 through April 18, Vesterheim invites the...

Rocks and Hard Places—Emigration through the Lens of Knud Knudsen Luncheon and Program in La Crosse, Wisconsin

Why do some people leave their homes in search of a better life? Explore the way a new exhibit at Vesterheim uses Knud Knudsen’s stunning black and white photography to wrestle with that question. Learn about some of the economic, social, and environmental factors that led to above-average rates of emigration from Knudsen’s hometown, the village of Tokheim on the Sørfjord.

Event Series Barnetimen (Children’s Hour)

Barnetimen (Children’s Hour)

Vesterheim invites all pre-school-aged children and their parents or caregivers to explore art and culture with museum tours, hands-on art projects, and snacks during Barnetimen (Children’s Hour). Join Vesterheim from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month from September through April to explore art and culture.

Event Series Cake Breaks

Cake Breaks

Some researchers suggest that empathy is the key to high levels of happiness in the Scandinavian countries. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:00 p.m., from December 6 through April 18, Vesterheim invites the...

Celebrating “Rocks and Hard Places” with Vesterheim at Pulpit Rock

Pulpit Rock Brewing Company 207 College Dr, Decorah

Come raise a glass to Norwegian immigrants and navigating life’s hardships during a special reception at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company for Vesterheim Museum’s exhibition “Rocks and Hard Places: Emigration Through...

Event Series Board Game Night

Board Game Night

Join Vesterheim, Games XP, and future close friends for Koselig Board Game Nights Board from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on January 23, February 27, and March 27 in the museum’s Main Building. When Norwegians want to get koselig, they play board games with close friends and family. Bring your favorite game to share, and come ready to learn to play new ones with new friends.

Event Series Cake Breaks

Cake Breaks

Some researchers suggest that empathy is the key to high levels of happiness in the Scandinavian countries. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:00 p.m., from December 6 through April 18, Vesterheim invites the...