Benefit Auction

Vesterheim's 2017 Folk Art Benefit Auction raised $16,075. Fantastic! Thank you to all the wonderful artists who donated pieces, to Viking Cruises, and to everyone who bid. This annual auction is your chance to own one-of-a-kind pieces of rosemaling, woodworking, fiber arts, and more by the best artists working in the Norwegian tradition. Watch for...

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 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.

Nordic Luncheon and Marketplace – Chicago

Park Ridge Country Club 636 North Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

The Chicago Area Friends of Vesterheim are pleased to invite you to The Nordic Marketplace & Luncheon, a benefit for Vesterheim!Nordic Marketplace 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Come to do early Christmas shopping at our Marketplace, featuring Norwegian and other Scandinavian-inspired wares. Visit all of the vendors and enter to win door prizes. See a...

Håndverksted (Hand-craft Workshop)

Vesterheim is celebrating all things fiber! As a kickoff to the special exhibit, Koselig (opening at Vesterheim on December 1, 2017), we would like to invite all handwork/fiber art enthusiast to a new monthly gathering, called Håndverksted (pronounced hond-verks-ted). Håndverksted is a Norwegian word that describes a time for neighbors and friends to get together...

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 Norwegian Christmas

Norwegian Christmas

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....

Håndverksted (Hand-craft Workshop)

Vesterheim is celebrating all things fiber! As a kickoff to the special exhibit, Koselig (opening at Vesterheim on December 1, 2017), we would like to invite all handwork/fiber art enthusiast to a new monthly gathering, called Håndverksted (pronounced hond-verks-ted). Håndverksted is a Norwegian word that describes a time for neighbors and friends to get together...

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.