On Saturday, September 23, 2023, Vesterheim held the first official event in the new Commons building during a visit from former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Anniken Huitfeldt! The…
Interview with Patrice Johnson
…my life. Course after course after course came, and we didn’t even speak for five courses! We had this rebirth – I am not a religious person – but it…
Vesterheim Open Status
…the day, and Heritage Park guided tours are offered during the summer months (please call ahead for tour times). What to Expect (updated March 12, 2022): • Face coverings and…
Open House with Sylvsmidja
…The exhibit Sylvsmidja: Superior Craftsmanship in Silver since 1940 is open at Vesterheim through May 5, 2022. Stop by to see it! Enjoy an online event with Anne-Kari, Trond, and…
Interview with Emily Vikre
…travel of flavors. As far back as 200 AD, Norwegians and Swedes were traveling to India and to North Africa. They were never a static people living off hyper-local foods….
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Visited Vesterheim Heritage Park On June 3, Vesterheim was pleased to welcome a visit from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Naig toured Vesterheim…
Giving Tuesday
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Statement from ICOM
As of 24 February 2022, military forces from the Russian Federation have invaded Ukraine. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) strongly condemns this violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty…
Frozen II Display at Vesterheim
Did you know that Disney borrowed a truck load of things from Vesterheim for an exhibit, Norsk Kultur, Inspiration for Disney’s Frozen, at Epcot Center in Florida? For over five…
Nordic Fest 2022
What a wonderful weekend for Decorah’s Nordic Fest this year. The weather was perfect and we loved greeting all the visitors who came out. Thank you to all of the…