Opening Reception for The Museum Lab

Put on a lab coat and get experimenting! Vesterheim invites everyone to an opening reception for the exhibit The Museum Lab on January 3, 2019, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The exhibit is sponsored by David and Brenda Carlson, of Decorah. The opening coincides with Free First Thursday and there will be free admission, food, activities, and...

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 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 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...

North Sea to South Seas: The Story of Norwegians in Hawaii’s Sugar Industry

Vesterheim is teaming up with the Sons of Norway Desert Fjord Lodge in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Vesterheim members are invited! Kate Martinson, retired Luther College professor and Vesterheim volunteer and trustee, will present North Sea to South Seas: The Story of Norwegians in Hawaii’s Sugar Industry. A little-known chapter of the Norwegian-American immigrant story is...

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.