Free Second Saturday – Story Time
Join Marcia Fox for story time! She'll feature fun stories for early ages, including How to be a Viking and I Wish – Maybe, I Wish for a Winter Time....
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The History Of Socks (Online)
With Susan Kolstad. Join Vesterheim and the Three Rivers Fibershed for an exploration of the history of socks. The evening's presentation will cover socks in Vesterheim's collection and will include...
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
A Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 17, 2022, to Vesterheim Museum. In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free...
Bokprat: Sophie’s World By Jostein Gaarder (Online)
Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College's Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in September...
Special Activities during Luther College Family Weekend 2022
Vesterheim Museum invites everyone to help us welcome Luther families! Come and see Vesterheim's collection that began at Luther in 1877. Admission is always free for Luther students, faculty, and...
Symbols In Bandweaving (Online)
Webinar with Kathleen Almelien. Woven bands played an important role in traditional Norwegian clothing. Used to close or support clothing (the way we use zippers, buttons, and snaps), they also...
DALAKOPA Concert
Vesterheim is excited to host the Norwegian band DALAKOPA! This free concert will take place outside on Washington Street between Water and Main Streets in Decorah. The rain location will...
The Way Further West
Join Vesterheim and the Slooper Society of America for this free 75-minute webinar, open to the public! Norwegian storyteller Anne Elisebeth Skogen will join the webinar from Ryfylkemuseet at Sand,...
Vesterheim Benefit Auction 2022
Vesterheim's Benefit Auction ended with great success on Sunday, October 16. View the final bids here. Vesterheim is especially grateful to all who donated items to the auction, including the...
Book Signing with Aleta Chossek
Author Aleta Chossek will be at Vesterheim signing her book, Kristine, Finding Home: Norway to America! Come and meet this engaging storyteller who will personally sign your copy of the...