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Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Decorah, IA

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Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

A national museum in Decorah, Iowa, devoted to Norwegian-American history and Norwegian folk art, with a folk art school on site.

520 W. Water St., Decorah, Iowa 52101 · Decorah, IA

About Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

Vesterheim is a national museum and folk art school in Decorah, Iowa, that tells the story of Norwegian immigration to America and shows Norwegian and Norwegian-American folk art, both historic and contemporary. Its collection is large, and the campus includes a set of historic buildings, some of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can walk through the exhibits at their own pace, and the grounds include Heritage Park, which can be toured on a guided basis during the warmer months. The museum store and the Hanson Vesterheim Commons are open to the public every day.

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  • #folk art
  • #immigration history
  • #historic buildings
  • #folk art school

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