Get cozy this Christmas with stories about nisse and tomte, the mythological creatures from Norwegian and Swedish folklore today typically associated with the winter solstice and the Christmas season. These hidden folk bring good luck to the farm all year long, take care of the animals (in the woods as well as the barn), and keep mischievous trolls at...

Come learn about the various examples of rosemaling from the area known as Mǿre og Romsdal Fylke (County) in Western Norway! Join Nancy Odalen, Vesterheim Gold Medalist and a recipient of one of the 2022-2023 Folk Art Residency grants, for a lively discussion about the rosemaling that was created within the county of Mǿre og Romsdal....

Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a regular bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. The December bokprat features Vigdis Hjorth's A House in Norway. This contemporary novel tells the story of Alma, a divorced textile artist who makes a living from weaving standards for trade unions...

Get in the festive spirit at Barnetimen! Vesterheim welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers to Barnetimen Children’s Hour. Meet in the lobby of the museum’s Main Building to learn about different Norwegian and Norwegian-American winter holiday traditions through exploration and song in the museum’s Norwegian House before making ornaments and enjoying a snack. Barnetimen programs are free...