Exhibits at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, explore the diversity of American immigration through the lens of the Norwegian-American experience and showcase the best in historic…
Why Muriel Gives
Vesterheim Member since 1999 Sustaining Member since 2012 Muriel Stone was interviewed by Vesterheim in 2010. My Norwegian heritage comes through my mother and her mother. My grandmother was 100%…
Vesterheim Welcomes New Trustees – 2021
…Minnesota Gerontological Society. Kvenvold has been the recipient of many prestigious awards, including five selections by Minnesota Physician as one of Minnesota’s 100 most influential health care leaders and the…
Kroneklubben Awarded at Decorah Event
In 2000, Vesterheim launched its Kroneklubben or “Crown Club,” recognizing its most generous and devoted donors. This special recognition acknowledges accumulated lifetime giving. Such consistent giving over time is crucial…
Plan Your Visit
…a delight. Wandering at your own speed, you can linger for as long as you wish at your favorite pieces. Vesterheim Commons is open daily from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Find…
Vesterheim’s New Heritage Park
Architectural renderings courtesy of Snøhetta. Vesterheim announces plans for the transformation of its Open Air Division into Vesterheim Heritage Park—an exciting project that will value the community and the environment….
The Struggle for Woman Suffrage in Nordic America
…countries had already passed laws allowing women to vote—for example Norway in 1913 and Denmark in 1915. The year 2020 marks the 100 year anniversary of the passing of the…
Groups Sew Support for Community
…Using material donated from quilters and crafters and Decorah’s Depot Outlet along with some purchased supplies, they have made these masks available to over 100 local organizations, including businesses, hospitals,…
Vesterheim Heritage Park
Join us for a dedication ceremony and entertainment on August 21 at 1:30 p.m. Find more information about the event here. Vesterheim traces its history back to Luther College in…
Stepping Into Her Family’s Legacy
…demonstrating and teaching, and contributions to the museum collection. “All of my ancestors came from Norway. I always thought it was completely normal to have 100% Norwegian ancestry – but…