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.
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...
Find out all about sprang, an ancient textile method that dates as far back as the Bronze Age! Fiber artist Carol James will give the presentation Sprang—What Is It? in...
The 12 historic buildings in Vesterheim’s Open Air Division can be viewed by guided tour from May 1 through Oct. 31. The tours are scheduled at 1:30 p.m. daily and...
Visit Vesterheim! Enjoy free admission all day.
Join Dan Bussey, one of America's premier apple experts, for a special Norwegian apple-grafting workshop! We were inspired to offer this workshop by Knud Knudsen's incredible black and white photos...
Vesterheim is teaming up with the Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge #482 in Story City and Vesterheim members are invited! Kate Martinson, retired Luther College professor and Vesterheim volunteer...
Are you ready for a parade? Vesterheim welcomes you to a Syttende Mai celebration with a traditional Children’s Parade, a performance by Decorah’s Nordic Dancers, and other activities.
Syttende Mai is the day Norway ratified its constitution in 1814 at Eidsvoll.
Visit Vesterheim! Enjoy free admission all day.
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...