Vesterheim Commons Collection Access In this update, Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson talks with Collection Manager Jennifer Kovarik about the museum’s extensive collection and ways that

Vesterheim Commons Exterior Inspiration In this update, Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson talks about the exterior design influences used in Vesterheim Commons, as well as a general

Vesterheim Commons Features Wood Greetings from Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson and Vesterheim Chair of Trustees Ruth Schultz! In this update, they talk about all of

Vesterheim Commons DedicationSeptember 30, 2023 Save the date for an opening celebration of this new addition to Vesterheim! Check back for updates and details.

Vesterheim Commons Design Team Vesterheim Commons is taking shape on Water Street in Decorah. With 7,600 square feet spread across three levels and almost an

Vesterheim Commons – Exhibit Gallery Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson is joined in this video by Collection Assistant Lauryn Johnson to take a look at the

Vesterheim Commons – Preparing the Public Gathering Space In this update, Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson is joined by Chad Goodsen, Field Superintendent for McGough Construction.

Vesterheim Commons – Digital Studio In this behind-the-scenes tour of the Commons building progress, Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson and Director of Folk Art Education Andrew

Window Designs In this video update on January 20, Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson and Associate Director of Development Kim Toussaint talk about the special features

The Commons, Vesterheim’s new building project, is now a featured project on Snøhetta’s website! This building is part of a master plan that Snøhetta completed