From My Carving Bench to Yours . . . Rebecca Hanna
From Woodworker Rebecca Hanna. (In the series Folk Art In Place, explore and learn with folk artists as they take…
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Update to Vesterheim COVID-19 Response
As part of its continuing response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Vesterheim will remain closed until further notice.…
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Handwork Therapy from Phil Odden
Woodworker Phil Odden talks about the therapeutic nature of handwork during stressful times.
Vesterheim Family Activities
Hey families! We want to share some fun activities that families can do at home together. Does your family have…
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The Struggle for Woman Suffrage in Nordic America: Politics and the Unenfranchised
Article from Vesterheim, Vol. 17, No.1 2019 – Tattoo: Identity Through Ink By the time the United States adopted the…
Read MoreVesterheim Response to COVID-19
As part of its continuing response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Vesterheim has made the difficult decision to…
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Vesterheim’s New Heritage Park
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.
Barneløpet 2020
Enjoy a photo gallery from the 2020 Barneløpet Children’s Ski event, organized by Vesterheim Museum and Sons of Norway.
Andrea Gjestvang: Life in the Lens
An article from Vesterheim, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2017 — Andrea Gjestvang: Life in the Lens by Annika Vande Krol.…
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A Reminder To Remember Pede by June Nyberg
June Nyberg shares the folklore of the Norwegian nisser, though the story of Pede. June has kept alive Scandinavian folklore…
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