Opening Reception and Lecture for Seven Summers Exhibition
Vesterheim invites everyone to an opening reception, gallery walk, and lecture for the exhibit Seven Summers on November 18, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The event will begin with a gallery...
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Making Folk Costumes
Join Barbro Tronhuus Storlien for a lecture on Norwegian folk costumes. Norway has a variety of more than 450 different folk costumes, and many of these have intricate embroideries. Many of...
Barnetimen Children’s Hour – November
Vesterheim welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers to Barnetimen Children’s Hour. Meet in the lobby of the museum’s Main Building to explore objects and stories in the museum’s collection and make fun...
FamilieTid: Tomte and Nisse Christmas Stories
Get cozy this Christmas with stories about nisse and tomte, the mythological creatures from Norwegian and Swedish folklore today typically associated with the winter solstice and the Christmas season. These hidden folk bring good...
Exploring Møre og Romsdal Style Rosemaling
Come learn about the various examples of rosemaling from the area known as Mǿre og Romsdal Fylke (County) in Western Norway! Join Nancy Odalen, Vesterheim Gold Medalist and a recipient of...
In Trunks, Hands, and Hearts
Join the Sons of Norway Tusenvann Lodge based in Isle, Minnesota, and Vesterheim Collection Manager Jennifer Kovarik to explore the immigrant experience through stories associated with artifacts in Vesterheim’s collection....
Bokprat: A House in Norway by Vigdis Hjorth
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. The December bokprat features Vigdis...
Barnetimen Children’s Hour – December
Get in the festive spirit at Barnetimen! Vesterheim welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers to Barnetimen Children’s Hour. Meet in the lobby of the museum’s Main Building to learn about different...
The History of Norwegian Sweaters
Learn about the history of different types and styles of Norwegian sweaters, including Setesdal, Fana, Marius, and Olympic from textile expert and Vesterheim Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson. Laurann will also...
Free Second Saturday
Vesterheim offers free admission the second Saturday of every month. Come and enjoy the museum! Special exhibits open are listed here. There's always something new! Free Second Saturdays are supported...