This is your last chance to tour the 12 historic buildings in Vesterheim’s Open Air Division until spring! Guided tours are scheduled daily at 1:30 p.m. from May 1 through Oct. 31. The buildings are closed at all other times, but visitors can walk the grounds, view the exterior of the buildings, and learn the story of...
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Vesterheim invites everyone to an opening reception for the exhibit Christian Midjo: Choose Your Own Artventure on November 1, 2018, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., with a gallery talk by Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim's Exhibitions Manager at 5:00 p.m. The event is free and refreshments will be served. The exhibit is sponsored by Greg and Karen Bruening of Decorah,...
Join us on Nov. 3, 2018, for mystery and intrigue at the museum! This special tour is for fans of Kathleen Ernst’s Chloe Ellefson Mystery Series. Kathleen's fourth book in the series Heritage of Darkness, is set at Vesterheim Museum.
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...
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...
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.
Join writer Kathleen Ernst for mystery and intrigue at the museum! This tour is for fans of Kathleen Ernst’s Chloe Ellefson Mystery Series. Kathleen’s fourth book in the series Heritage of Darkness, is set at Vesterheim Museum. The special tour includes: • Vesterheim Museum admission • Guided tour to see Vesterheim artifacts and buildings featured...
Shown in connection with Vesterheim's special exhibition Rocks and Hard Places: Emigration through the Lens of Knud Knudsen, this is the last chance to see the film, Album, a beautiful introduction to Knudsen’s world of images. The film was produced by the Norwegian Film institute and translated to English. Considered one of Norway’s most important...
Ring in the season with Vesterheim at a Norwegian Christmas Celebration on December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This lively day of events includes Scandinavian holiday traditions, crafts, music, a movie, treats, and more. Free admission for kids! Highlights this year: • This event is a great opportunity to see Vesterheim’s special exhibitions, including Spoons: Carving....
