In Trunks, Hands, and Hearts

Explore the immigrant experience through stories associated with artifacts in Vesterheim’s collection. Between 1825 and 1980, nearly one million Norwegians left for new lives in America. We'll consider the reasons...

The History of Norwegian Sweaters

[vc_custom_heading text="Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | Social time starts at 6:30 p.m. with the program at 7:00 p.m." use_theme_fonts="yes" el_class="medium-heading bold"] Vesterheim's Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson is presenting The History of...

Innovators & Inventors Lecture Series: Jamie Holmes

Vesterheim is excited to pair the Innovators & Inventors exhibit with a free lecture series that will bring together some of the most creative and inspiring Norwegian-American leaders, thinkers, and...

Innovators & Inventors Lecture Series: Tuve

Vesterheim is excited to pair the Innovators & Inventors exhibit with a free lecture series that will bring together some of the most creative and inspiring Norwegian-American leaders, thinkers, and artists working...

Foot-Notes Concert Video Watch Party

Decorah’s Foot-Notes with support from Vesterheim invite everyone to a YouTube Watch Party of the recorded concert Foot-Notes & Friends Play the Music of Johan Arndt Mostad – Lost Tunes from...

Event Series Norwegian Christmas

Norwegian Christmas

Ring in the season with Vesterheim at a Norwegian Christmas Celebration on December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This lively day of events includes Scandinavian holiday traditions, crafts, music, a...

An Innovator Abroad with Rick Steves

Vesterheim is pairing the Innovators & Inventors exhibit with a free lecture series that will bring together some of the most creative and inspiring Norwegian-American leaders, thinkers, and artists working today....