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Sigrid Lien Presentation: Pictures of Longing

Sigrid Lien, author of Pictures of Longing—Photography and the Norwegian-American Migration will visit Vesterheim on May 6! She'll give a slide show presentation about her research from 7:00-9:00 p.m. She will also be available for a book signing in the Museum Store from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on the same day. In her book, Lien brings more than 250...

Pioneer Immersion Program Open House

The pioneer projects and journals that each student makes during the Pioneer Immersion Program form a special exhibition so that parents, friends, relatives, and the community can view the student’s work. Everyone is invited to view this fantastic show, held each spring. The students are always so proud to see their work in a real museum exhibition.

Event Series Scandinavian Music Jam

Scandinavian Music Jam

The Scandinavian Music Jam continues! 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 play and join in. This informal music collaboration is great fun for all levels and...

Opening Event for Tattoo: Identity through Ink

Celebrate the opening of Tattoo: Identity Through Ink on June 1 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. There will be exclusive Valkyrie Strike IPA from Toppling Goliath Brewery and live tattooing in the gallery by award-winning tattoo artist Brock Swenson! The exhibition Tattoo: Identity Through Ink is open June 1, 2019 through April 26, 2020, and it tells the story...

Harald Haugaard and Antti Järvelä in Concert

Get ready for a fantastic show when Harald Haugaard, from Denmark, and Antti Järvelä, from Finland, play at Vesterheim! Haugaard and Järvelä are some of the most sought-after musicians of their generation and are known for their musical skill, lively performances, and great sense of humor. Järvelä, who plays the mandolin and double bass, hails...

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...

Community Open House for Tattoo: Identity Through Ink

Celebrate the exhibit Tattoo: Identity Through Ink on July 18 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a free community event. Free Admission. Everyone is invited. Remarks will be at 6:00 p.m. There will be appetizers, wine from the Rowley Family Vineyard, and the last chance to try Valkryie Strike IPA from Toppling Goliath Brewery. We'll have a...