Event Series Scandinavian Music Jam

Scandinavian Music Jam

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 us, or just come to listen. Bring any instrument you play and join in. This informal music collaboration is great fun for all levels and happens...

Slow Art Mindfulness Workshop

Slow down with Vesterheim and the work of Christian Midjo at a S.L.O.W.A.R.T workshop from 1:30-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. This program will combine mindfulness meditation, focused observation, and fine art. Slowing down reveals complexity we would otherwise miss because of how many distractions we have in our lives. Participants will spend time learning...

Event Series Intertwine

Intertwine

Intertwine is an informal time for knitters, spinners, weavers, and other textile enthusiasts to gather, share, learn, and celebrate all things fiber.  Join us the third Sunday of each month from September though March. This opportunity is for anyone—non-member or member, new to fiber arts or experienced. Bring your ideas or ​fiber project in progress...

Event Series Barnetimen (Children’s Hour)

Barnetimen (Children’s Hour)

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.

Event Series Koselig Cake Break

Koselig Cake Break

When days are short and nights grow long, it’s time to celebrate community the Norwegian way—with warm drinks, good friends, and an untranslatable word—koselig! Drop by for delicious cake and good conversation and get a feel for koselig. This informal gathering is free and open to everyone. Come and go as you wish. What is...

Event Series Scandinavian Music Jam

Scandinavian Music Jam

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 us, or just come to listen. Bring any instrument you play and join in. This informal music collaboration is great fun for all levels and happens...

Happy Trees, Happy Hour

Raise a glass to everyone's favorite TV painter Bob Ross at Happy Trees, Happy Hour at Vesterheim, April 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.! Join your friends at this event for everyone who loves Bob Ross, dressing up, coloring, and art.

Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is a fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden, and the Shetland Islands that have swiftly gained a reputation for their gripping and unique blend of fiddle music since their inception in early 2009. Comprising Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland Islands), each regarded as leading musicians of...