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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
Join Vesterheim's curatorial team for a gallery talk in the Favorite Things exhibition. Find out how Vesterheim's collections are used in special exhibitions, how curators plan an exhibit, and how this exhibit is different from other Vesterheim exhibits. For the Favorite Things exhibit Vesterheim invited the public, volunteers, members, staff, and a few prominent Norwegian...
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...
This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Laurann Gilbertson, Vesterheim’s Chief Curator, will present this free public lecture, “All Tradition is Change.” During the presentation, she will expand the idea of what is traditional, while looking at textile objects made today by...
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...
This event has been canceled. Vesterheim is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 virus. Find more info and updates here. Erica Bessler from Brock’s Valhalla Tattoo in Decorah will offer drop-in flash art tattoos on a first-come, first-served basis. Create a special memory by getting a new tattoo at Vesterheim! Cost will be $60 per...
