Second Saturday January Activities

On the second Saturday of each month, Vesterheim welcomes everyone with free admission during our open hours. We’re also offering fun family-friendly activities at different times of the day. To celebrate winter and the recent release of the film Frozen II, on January 11 there will be Frozen-inspired activities from 1-3 p.m. Dress up as...

Event Series Intertwine

Intertwine

This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Intertwine is a free, informal time for knitters, spinners, weavers, and other textile enthusiasts to gather, share, learn, and celebrate all things fiber.  Join us the second Saturday of each month from January though May....

Event Series Barnetimen (Children’s Hour) 2019-2020

Barnetimen (Children’s Hour) 2019-2020

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 to Barnetimen! During this children's hour we will explore objects and exhibits in the museum, and then make art inspired by the museum visit. A snack...

Event Series Scandinavian Music Jam

Scandinavian Music Jam

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 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...

Luther College Student Demonstration of Scandinavian Fine Handcraft

Be inspired by budding folk artists and Scandinavian traditions at Vesterheim! Students from the Scandinavian Fine Handcraft January Term course at Luther College will demonstrate carving and exhibit their class projects in an open house in Vesterheim’s Main Building. Everyone is invited to this free community open house. Refreshments will be served. The class is...

Second Saturday

This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Vesterheim is changing things up for the new year 2020! On the second Saturday of each month, we'll welcome everyone with free admission during our open hours. We're also offering fun family-friendly activities from 1:00-3:00 p.m....

Event Series Intertwine

Intertwine

This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Intertwine is a free, informal time for knitters, spinners, weavers, and other textile enthusiasts to gather, share, learn, and celebrate all things fiber.  Join us the second Saturday of each month from January though May....

Second Saturday February Activities

Warm up your winter with a cozy museum visit and colorful hands-on art fun! The museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with free admission and special activities from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The Folk Art School staff invites you to embrace your creative side while sampling color and brushwork in a rose painting...

“Gifts From Norway” Presentation

This free, public presentation is an opportunity to learn about Vesterheim’s collections, history, and stories. Some of Vesterheim's most spectacular examples of folk art were sent as gifts in the 1920s and 1930s from Norwegian museums. The message that came with this gift said, "May these objects work so that the Norwegian-ness in you will...

Event Series Barnetimen (Children’s Hour) 2019-2020

Barnetimen (Children’s Hour) 2019-2020

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 to Barnetimen! During this children's hour we will explore objects and exhibits in the museum, and then make art inspired by the museum visit. A snack...