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We are the national museum dedicated to the history, art, and culture of Denmark in the United States. Explore the stories of Danish immigration, Danish-American experience, and the ongoing connections between Denmark and the United States.
Norse Myths & What They’re Not
The stories of gods and heroes passed down from the Vikings have been a source of delight and fascination for 800 years. Everyone from N.F.S. Grundtvig to the Grimm Brothers to Marvel has added and changed the texture of Odin, Thor, and Loki. In this talk, Adam peels back some of the layers of this mythology to show how it related to how the Vikings saw the world around them. Whether it’s debunking some myths about the myths or showcasing new research on the nature of the gods themselves, Adam brings his expertise as an academic in Vikings to give a new introduction to these ancient tales.
How is the Museum of Danish America Doing? Winter 2026
In this video, Interim Executive Director Erik Andersen reflects on where the Museum of Danish America stands today and the momentum guiding its future. He highlights recent milestones, including museum attendance, the Danish Ambassador’s visit in November 2025, and the opening of A Century of Blues: A History of Danish Jazz, along with its related programming. Erik also previews upcoming exhibitions—Wunderkammer: Curiosities from the Collection and Vikingmania!
Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park Live Stream
For birders and nature lovers, the prairie is a constantly changing landscape. From migrating songbirds and raptors to grasses shifting with the wind and seasonal blooms, every visit or viewing offers something new. Our new live camera feed offers real-time views of the prairie landscape, day and night. Watch birds move through the park, observe changing light and weather, or simply enjoy a quiet moment connected to the land—no matter where you are.
From the Blog
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Building on a Family’s Legacy: Amber Walter
For Amber Walter, helping build Fjord Færgemand offered a chance to contribute to a community that has been part of her family’s story for generations. Her father, Tom Sorensen, grew up in the community, and Amber spent many cherished visits with her grandparents, Howard and Karma Sorensen. She remembers when the idea of a Danish… -
Fjord, Fur, and Me – Dawn Nielsen
How Dawn Nielsen became Danish and helped in the creation of Thomas Dambo’s Fjord Faergemand Everyone in the MoDA community knows John Mark Nielsen and his long association as a past board member and director of the museum. I am Dawn, wife of John Mark, and I have been along on the journey from the… -
Museum of Danish America Opens New Interpretive Space Highlighting Restored Tallgrass Prairie
The Museum of Danish America has unveiled a new interpretive space designed to inspire visitors to explore and better understand the Museum’s restored native tallgrass prairie. Located inside the Museum, the new display serves as an introduction to the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park and encourages guests to experience one of Iowa’s most endangered ecosystems…
