Virtual Galleries

Vesterheim’s impressive collection numbers more than 59,000 objects, buildings, artworks, documents, and photographs. Here, you can see a selection from the collection. Enjoy decorative woodcarving, Norwegian rosemaling (decorative painting), jewelry and metalworking, textiles (including knitting, weaving, and folk costume), fine arts, and historical images.

Hover over a photo-tile for basic information on the item. Click on the photo-tile for a full view of the item and additional information, such as dimensions and source. There are additional views of some items.

At this time, only a sampling of Vesterheim’s collection is online. The online Virtual Galleries do not include works by living artists.

Questions about these or other objects in Vesterheim’s collection can be sent to info@vesterheim.org.

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Ten men and farm animals inside playing instruments.

The Thorstern Skarning Norwegian Hill Billies Twin Cities

Unknown
Twin Cities, MN
Unknown
Historical Images
Five individuals outside a house. Three sit on a bench while two stand beside.

Olaf Bernts, two daughters, Eldrid, Norma, wife, and unknown

Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Images
A woman, Nora Bernts, sits on a donkey in front of a waterfall.

Nora Bernts At Seven Falls South Cheyenne Canon Colorado Springs CO

Unknown
Colorado Springs, CO
Unknown
Historical Images
Group of men pose for photo with Bishop Brockman at Washington Prairie.

Bishop Brockman of Norway at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church

Unknown
Decorah, IA
Unknown
Historical Images
Large group photo of members of the church. Christmas tree decorated and Norwegian flag behind.

Florida Escambia Co Pensacola Norwegian Seamans Church

1895
Florida
Unknown
Historical Images
Three people in foreground sit on ground. Two men in background sit on ground.

Five Individuals Sit on Ground

1894 or 1899
Jyrusdal (Jørisdal) Farm, Hovin, Telemark
Herbjørn Gausta
Historical Images