…the ground floor that seats 100 people for lectures, meetings, concerts, receptions, and classes and can be set up for luncheons and other meal service. • A full-service commercial kitchen….
The Nordby’s Legacy of Love and Service
The Nordby’s Legacy of Love and Service Vesterheim is pleased to announce the recent gift to the Vesterheim collection given by Dr. Eugene Nordby along with his son Jon, and…
O. Jay and Pat Tomson: Dedicated to Helping People
Vesterheim members O. Jay and Pat Tomson are focused on service. The Tomsons, who live in Mason City, Iowa, have provided admirable levels of leadership and philanthropic support to Vesterheim…
Protecting the Collection through Roof Replacement
…the 24-year-old roof had reached the end of its service life. Then in October and November 2023, ForSure Roofing from Des Moines, Iowa, completed the replacement. The work included removing…
To Make Special
…chicks grow and feather out. But the door to the coop (which admittedly was an interior door from an old cabin pressed into service) was literally falling apart. It was…
Vesterheim 2022 Impact Report
…also maintained a robust schedule of online offerings. Meanwhile, we managed a capital campaign and the ongoing construction of the exciting new Vesterheim Commons, designed by Snøhetta, that will open…
Dr. Maren Johnson and the Luther College Partnership
…online programs are just a blast! I so admire all the work everyone at Vesterheim has done in the last 18 months. What’s happened to this place in this time…
Rosemaling and Painting
Design and Inspiration Fiber Arts Folk Art Online Friluftsliv Heritage and Language In-Person Jewelry Metalworking and Knifemaking Music Nordic Cooking Rosemaling and Painting Weaving Woodworking Youth and Family Current Courses…
Update to Vesterheim COVID-19 Response
…finding ways to continue its work and stay connected. Everyone is invited to explore the museum’s many online resources at vesterheim.org, including convenient secure shopping at the online Museum Store;…