Vesterheim Blog

Vesterheim Staff & Trustees “Vision” with Snøhetta Team

With the help of renowned international architectural firm Snøhetta, Vesterheim is planning its vibrant, relevant future. The process of developing…

Barneløpet 2019

For 20 years, Vesterheim and local Sons of Norway Lodges have teamed up to offer Barneløpet, a non-competitive ski or walk…

National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition 2019

This year’s rules and guidelines for The National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition are available! You can view and print them here. From the viewing…

Classes in Swedish Folk Arts at Vesterheim?

Wait a minute. Isn’t Vesterheim the National Norwegian-American Museum and Heritage Center? What’s this about classes in Swedish folk art?…

Vesterheim Welcomes New Folk Art School Team

We are thrilled to introduce our new Folk Art School team leaders, Lea Donhowe Lovelace and Aaron Burmeister! Lea, Vesterheim’s…

360° Videos of Galleries and Historic Buildings

360° Video of the Valdres House Step inside! Near, far, wherever you are… you are now able to view the…

Thanks to You, We Exceeded our Goal!

TUSEN TAKK! THANK YOU! Because of the overwhelming response and generous support of friends like YOU, we EXCEEDED the $75,000…

The Museum Lab Opening Event

Thanks to everyone who came out for the grand opening of The Museum Lab! This innovative project will be constantly…

Norwegian Christmas Celebration 2018

Winter weather didn’t stop the festivities at Vesterheim’s Norwegian Christmas Celebration. The koselig atmosphere was enjoyed by all. Thanks to…

2018 Classes End With a Bang

Vesterheim’s Folk Art School finished out the 2018 year of classes with a bang! November classes included rosemaling, woodworking, weaving,…