La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Vesterheim Museum & Sølje Earring Class

Learn the History of American Immigration and its Influence on the Midwest Relive Norwegian immigrant life at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School. On a guided tour of the museum, learn about the history of American immigration and its influence on the Midwest. Gain Privileged Access to the museum’s education center where you can admire items not generally available to the public, including Norwegian folk art and hand-carved furniture. Discover the Norwegian Lutheran Bethania Church—relocated from North Dakota—and explore the museum’s Heritage Park with its original mill, blacksmith shop and stovewood house. Later, enjoy an included lunch in scenic Decorah before attending an informative sølje earring class, where you will learn how to make your own silver- or gold-washed sølje. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.