The immigrant story comes alive at Vesterheim, America's oldest and largest museum devoted to one immigrant group. The downtown historic complex includes the main building, built in 1877 as a luxury hotel; an 1800s farmhouse from Norway; early pioneer immigrant homes; a church and house from North Dakota; and a stone mill that houses early farm equipment. Displays feature costumes, homes, room settings, colorful folk arts and woodcarvings, church altars, and a 25-foot boat.
Italianate house with original furnishings. Exhibits of exotic butterflies, South American artifacts. Unique rock wall surrounds the property.
Decorah, IA MuseumsThe immigrant story comes alive at Vesterheim, America's oldest and largest museum devoted to one immigrant group. The downtown historic complex includes the main building, built in 1877 as a luxury hotel; an 1800s farmhouse from Norway; early pioneer immigrant homes;
Decorah, IA MuseumsHeritage Farm comprises 2,000 heirloom vegetable varieties. Also featured are more than 800
Decorah, IA Farm Life Course Access: Semi-Private
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Course Access: Semi-Private
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History collection focuses on the period from 1933, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915...
A complete set of five backdrop paintings restored with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts, one of the fines...
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Built in the 1930s, the aquarium and hatchery is located south of Lock and Dam 10. Features native freshwater fish, turtles, ...