The Danish Immigrant Museum was founded in 1983 to preserve the history of Danish immigration to America. In 1994 the first phase building, reminiscent of Danish architecture was completed, housing significant artifacts important to the interpretation of the Danish immigration story.
The museum's artifact collection is diverse and wide ranging. There are family heirlooms brought from Denmark, remarkable examples of needlework, tools of early immigrant tradesmen and memorabilia from Danish-American clubs and organizations. Many of the items on display are treasures which have been passed down through the generations in Danish families.
There are three primary institutions with collections focusing on the Danish immigrant experience in the United States.
1. The Danish Immigrant Museum - Elk Horn, Iowa
2. The Danish Immigrant Archive - Dana College in Blair, Nebraska
3. The Danish Immigrant Archive - Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa
These institutions are engaged in an active and ongoing dialogue. Their purpose is to clarify and enhance the strength of each collection. |
