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Vesterheim The National Norwegian-American Museum & Folk Art School
520 West Water Street, Decorah, Iowa 52101
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About the Vesterheim The National Norwegian-American Museum & Folk Art School
Vesterheim The National Norwegian-American Museum & Folk Art School, located at 520 West Water Street in Decorah, Iowa, is a museum and tourist attraction dedicated to preserving and celebrating Norwegian-American heritage and folk art. The museum building is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while the Museum Store and Vesterheim Commons are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors can register for Folk Art School programs and shop online for Scandinavian gifts and folk-art supplies.
Registration is now open for Folk Art School programs through September 2024, where participants can learn woodworking, fiber arts, cooking, painting, and more either online or on campus. The institution also offers various events and tours, including the 2024 Tour to Norway, featuring spectacular scenery, amazing art, and warm hospitality. Benefits of becoming a member of Vesterheim include free admission, discounts at the Museum Store and on classes, access to member events, and more.
Kate Nelson Rattenborg, a member of the Vesterheim community, shares her family's continued connection to the institution. For more information, visit Vesterheim's website or contact them at (563) 382-9681.
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520 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101, United States
Opening hours of Vesterheim The National Norwegian-American Museum & Folk Art School
Monday:
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 16:00
Friday:
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 16:00
Reviews of Vesterheim The National Norwegian-American Museum & Folk Art School
"I really enjoyed the fiber art displays. Excellent, educational museum. Free admission the second sat of the month."
"A nice place if you're interested in learning the Nordic history of the area. Many programs available for families and children. They've also created a beautiful garden area behind the museum, where you can walk and learn about ancient Norwegian settlements. The new Vesterheim Commons building is also getting close to opening."
"A few years ago I developed DePuytren’s Contraction, which is a gene-based disorder that Can afflict people of Norwegian descent. Prior to this, as a person with mainly Western European ancestry, I’d always figured I was probably descended somewhere and somewhen from Vikings, but I knew nothing specific as to whether this was even true. This is ironic, because I’ve lived near Decorah for many years, and the area around Decorah is populated by many people of Norwegian ancestry. So, after over 20 years of shopping in Decorah, I never visited Vesterheim until recently. I was rereading “Kristen Lavransdottir” at the time, and the book was decorated with beautiful Rosemulling, attributed to a design from Vesterheim! And yes, I found the design! There were many many examples of traditional Norwegian artistry besides a great number of pieces decorated with rosemulling . (But if you go there, check out the refrigerator!). There were numerous pieces of furniture made by Norwegians brought over from Norway and made here in Iowa which show intricately prescinde and beautiful word carving. There are items shown that Norwegians used in everyday life. The stairway to upper levels is dominated with a boat used by Norwegian immigrants to come to America . If one didn’t already suspect that Norwegians are stoic and brave, try imagining crossing the Atlantic with your family and a few other families in what seems to be a fairly small boat. Upon entering the displays, one passes through a rebuilt typical Norwegian house, furnished and decorated in the traditional manner. I was fortunate that day, because a group of various string players, including a dulcimer-type of instrument, performing. There is more and more I could write about Vesterheim, but for now, this is enough. I hope I still have photos from my visit to share."
"We toured the property the displays were very interesting. They have many items that detail the imagration to America from Norwayat the turn of the century prior to 1900."
"The women working there was extremely friendly. Only thing in town to walk around indoors in the cold. Loved all the different floors."
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