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Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, Solvang, CA

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Elverhoj Museum of History and Art

Elverhoj Museum of History and Art is a museum in Solvang, CA, part of the Central Coast guide. Cost: free.

1624 Elverhoy Way · Solvang, CA

Why you should go…

The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art occupies a hand-crafted home built in 1949 by artists Viggo and Martha Brandt-Erichsen in the style of an 18th-century Danish farmhouse. Established in 1988, it preserves the history and Danish-American culture of Solvang, California and hosts changing regional, national and international art exhibitions. Admission is free with a suggested five dollar donation.

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