The Mystery of the Missing Swans and Maidens

Back in 1903, Norwegian-born socialite and tapestry teacher Berthea Aske Bergh was determined to show Americans the brilliance of Norwegian billedvev, or tapestry. She traveled back to Norway and purchased...

Bokprat: Reindeer Hunters with Author Lars Mytting

Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a regular bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. In April, she...

Spinning Wheels from Moi, Norway

Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator at Vesterheim, will speak at the Iowa Federation of Handweavers and Spinners! The meeting will be in Decorah, Iowa, on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m....

Vesterheim at Around the World Embassy Tour in DC

The Norwegian Embassy is participating in this cultural family event in Washington, D.C. Vesterheim and Luther College will be there together with rosemalers Marit Nelson and Lise Lorentzen sharing face...

FamilieTid: The History of Trolls

Once upon a time, strange and dangerous creatures known as trolls roamed freely in the mysterious Norwegian mountains and forests. But the trolls only went out at night, in the...

My Polar Experience with Lacey Jean

Fjällräven Polar is an annual event developed to show that with the right knowledge, equipment, and support anyone can learn to appreciate nature – even in arctic winter conditions. For...

Bokprat: Kristin Lavransdatter Vol. 1 by Sigrid Undset

Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a regular bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. In May, we...

Exploring Coastal Sámi Handcraft

Join folk artist and culture-bearer Hege Nilsen for a conversation exploring the traditional handcraft of the Coastal Sámi. From leatherwork, to pewter thread braiding and embroidery, to mica embellishments, you...

Free Second Saturday – June

Vesterheim offers free admission the second Saturday of every month. From June through October, there will be an indoor tour of the museum’s Main Building at 11:00 a.m. and an...