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Cake Breaks
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...
Nordic Noir Film Night—Wallander
[vc_custom_heading text="Nordic Noir Film Night—Wallander " font_container="tag:h1|text_align:left" use_theme_fonts="yes" el_class="huge-heading green"] Settle in and get unsettled on February 13, 2018, with Vesterheim and Luther College’s Nordic Studies Program. The film starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Koselig exhibit in the museum’s Main Building and there will be an introduction and discussion led by members of the...
Cake Breaks
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...
Håndverksted (Hand-craft Workshop)
Vesterheim is celebrating all things fiber! As a kickoff to the special exhibit, Koselig (opening at Vesterheim on December 1, 2017), we would like to invite all handwork/fiber art enthusiast to a new monthly gathering, called Håndverksted (pronounced hond-verks-ted). Håndverksted is a Norwegian word that describes a time for neighbors and friends to get together...
Rocks and Hard Places—Emigration through the Lens of Knud Knudsen Luncheon and Program in La Crosse, Wisconsin
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.
Barnetimen (Children’s Hour)
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.
Cake Breaks
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...
Celebrating “Rocks and Hard Places” with Vesterheim at Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock Brewing Company 207 College Dr, DecorahCome 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....
Board Game Night
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.