Why do some people leave their homes in search of a better life? Explore the way a new exhibit at Vesterheim uses Knud Knudsen’s stunning black and white photography to wrestle with that question. Learn about some of the economic, social, and environmental factors that led to above-average rates of emigration from Knudsen’s hometown, the village of Tokheim on the Sørfjord.
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.
Some researchers suggest that empathy is the key to high levels of happiness in the Scandinavian countries. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:00 p.m., from December 6 through April 18, Vesterheim invites the community to the museum to eat treats and learn more about empathy during Koselig Cake Break. This event is held in connection with the special...
Come raise a glass to Norwegian immigrants and navigating life’s hardships during a special reception at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company for Vesterheim Museum’s exhibition “Rocks and Hard Places: Emigration Through the Lens of Knud Knudsen.” The reception will be held from 7:00 until 8:30 on Friday evening, February 23. Come and go as you like....
Join Vesterheim, Games XP, and future close friends for Koselig Board Game Nights Board from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on January 23, February 27, and March 27 in the museum’s Main Building. When Norwegians want to get koselig, they play board games with close friends and family. Bring your favorite game to share, and come ready to learn to play new ones with new friends.
Some researchers suggest that empathy is the key to high levels of happiness in the Scandinavian countries. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:00 p.m., from December 6 through April 18, Vesterheim invites the community to the museum to eat treats and learn more about empathy during Koselig Cake Break. This event is held in connection with the special...
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Join Liz Rog on March 1 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. to sing easy-to-learn songs that nourish the soul and uplift the spirit! No experience needed, all voices welcomed. We’ll learn songs by ear in a group setting that is safe and fun. Everyone can sing! Let's use our voices as a tool for building community and for...
Join us for the presentation What Is in a Spoon? by woodworker Jögge Sundqvist on March 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the museum’s Bethania Church on Mill St. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served after the presentation. Jögge Sundqvist is teaching classes at Vesterheim’s Folk Art School in 2018. He is an...
Some researchers suggest that empathy is the key to high levels of happiness in the Scandinavian countries. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:00 p.m., from December 6 through April 18, Vesterheim invites the community to the museum to eat treats and learn more about empathy during Koselig Cake Break. This event is held in connection with the special...
