DECORAH, Iowa —Visit Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, for Free Second Saturday on November 14, with free admission and a scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Go on a physical and digital scavenger hunt to explore “Nordic Echoes: Tradition in Contemporary Art,” an exhibit of contemporary folk art made by diverse artists who use a variety of different materials and techniques to tell stories about identity, traditions, belonging, and the environment. This self-guided exploration is done in the gallery through Goosechase, a free program used on a phone or device. Free wi-fi is available to museum visitors.
Free Second Saturday is supported by a grant from McElroy Trust with additional gifts from The Depot Outlet and Black Hills Energy.
Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the conversation of the American immigrant journey through the lens of the Norwegian-American experience. Vesterheim offers innovative and interactive exhibits, classes, and programs, both at the dynamic campus and park in scenic Decorah, Iowa, and online at vesterheim.org and Vesterheim social media. For more information on exhibits, classes, programs, tours, membership opportunities, and ways to donate and volunteer, connect at vesterheim.org, (563) 382-9681, and Vesterheim, 520 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.
