Innovators & Inventors Presentation
Join Sons of Norway Marsteinen Lodge in Des Moines, IA, and Vesterheim Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson! This meeting will be in-person and everyone is invited to attend. Visitors wishing to...
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Heritage Grains in Contemporary Agriculture
Scandinavians have been using small grains like rye and barley since the Viking age, but how did these grains end up as part of the Norwegian Immigrant story? Join expert...
Sacred Symbols: The Folk Art of Norway Presentation
Join Daughters of Norway Eva Nansen Lodge in Des Moines, Iowa, and Vesterheim Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson! The meeting will be held in-person at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue,...
Free Second Saturday – September
Vesterheim offers free admission the second Saturday of every month. From June through October, there will be an indoor tour of the museum’s Main Building at 11:00 a.m. and an...
The Power of Silver: Traditional Norwegian Jewelry
For centuries, Norwegians have treasured the beauty of silver. Silver showed the prosperity of a family, and, according to folk belief, could cure sickness in humans and livestock, improve crops,...
Knitting Nordic Heroes
From Merit Emstad who designed the first Selbu mitten to emigrants from the Nordic countries, knitters made an economic impact. These women helped give a sense of national pride, they...
Barnetimen Children’s Hour – September
Vesterheim welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers back to the museum for Barnetimen Children’s Hour. The first program is Tuesday, September 19, at 10 a.m. Meet in the lobby of the...
Bokprat: The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec
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. Join us in...
Vesterheim Commons Celebration
Join Vesterheim to celebrate the opening of the new Commons building with numerous activities from September 23-October 1, both onsite and online! There will be free museum admission the entire...
Online Gallery Talk with photographer Randall Hyman
Enjoy Vesterheim’s exhibition, Sámi Dreams: Portraits of Resilience in the Norwegian Arctic, from home with an online presentation by exhibit curator Randall Hyman! During the talk, Randall will tell the...