Join world traveler and anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak as he shares his ongoing journey to understand how ancient and more contemporary tattoos “make” the people who wear them. Dr. Krutak’s...
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, during Luther College Family Weekend, Vesterheim is hosting special folk-art demonstrations throughout the day. We invite everyone to the museum to enjoy the activities and...
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...
Visit Vesterheim! Enjoy free admission all day.
Update: THANK YOU for making this a successful auction! We are very grateful to everyone who so generously bid, donated your artistic creations and treasures, and shared this opportunity with...
This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Vesterheim invites all pre-school-aged children and their parents or caregivers...
This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Stop by from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Vesterheim’s Bruening...
This lecture explores how and why fantasies of medieval Europe, especially Scandinavia, have fueled the fires of white supremacy—and what we can do in response. Why are white supremacists so...
This is your last chance to tour the 12 historic buildings in Vesterheim’s Heritage Park until spring! Guided tours are scheduled daily at 1:30 p.m. from May 1 through Oct. 31. The...
Erica Bessler from Brock’s Valhalla Tattoo in Decorah will offer drop-in flash art tattoos on a first-come, first-served basis. Erica is coming up with some spooky Halloween-themed designs this month....
