Last updated: 5/18/2011
Decorah, Iowa
Address
523 W. Water St.
Decorah, IA 52101
phone: 563-382-9681
e-mail: info@vesterheim.org
web: www.vesterheim.org

Hours

May 1—October 31 (Includes tours of Open Air Division)
Daily
9 AM - 5 PM
November 1—April 30; Open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ; The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter.

Admissions

Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, Youth ages 7-18: $5, Museum members free. On Thursdays admission is free all day and the museum is open until 8:00 p.m.

Staff

Becky Idstrom
phone: 563-382-9681
Description

With over 24,000 artifacts and 16 historic buildings, this national treasure showcases the best in historic and contemporary Norwegian folk and fine arts, and explores the American immigrant experience. "USA Today" named Vesterheim one of “ten great places in the nation to admire American folk art.” Come for our folk-art classes, holiday festivals, special group tours, or any time. Open all year (closed on Mondays from November through April).

Mission

Vesterheim embodies the living heritage of Norwegian immigrants to America. By sharing this cultural legacy Vesterheim seeks to inspire people of all backgrounds to celebrate tradition.

History

Services
Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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