• Canceled MoDA @ The Library

    Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington St, Elk Horn, iowa, United States

    This program is a collaboration between the Elk Horn Public Library and the Museum of Danish America. Join our Youth and Community Educator as we watch a holiday movie and...

    Free
  • SPARK! Holiday Hygge

    For December's SPARK! Program, we will make no-sew scarves and sip hot cocoa.   SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences,...

  • Brown Bag Lunch – Holiday Hygge

    Museum of Danish America 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA, United States

    The Brown Bag Lunch Series is a free monthly speaker series sponsored by Dennis Andersen

    Free
  • MoDA @ the Library

    Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington St, Elk Horn, iowa, United States

    Introduce young readers to the beloved world of author and illustrator Jan Brett, known for her richly detailed artwork and classic stories inspired by Nordic folklore and traditions. Participants will explore one of Brett’s children’s books through guided reading and discussion, then take part in a hands-on craft by creating their own no-sew scarf—a cozy...

    Free
  • Nordic Vikings: Myth vs Reality

    German-American Society 3717 S. 120th St., Omaha, Nebraska, United States

    Vikings are everywhere in the Nordic countries—and not just in museums behind glass. You’ll spot them in street names, café décor, local legends, and especially in Nordic countries like Iceland, Denmark, and Norway, where the medieval past still feels weirdly… present. Adam Bierstedt, Albert Ravenholt Curator of Danish-American Culture, will be joining the Travel &...

    Free
  • MoDA after Dark

    Museum of Danish America 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA, United States

    MoDA will extend its hours to be open until 8 pm every Thursday night. Look forward to evening programs, events, and relaxed opportunities to explore the museum. See you after dark!

  • MoDA after Dark

    Museum of Danish America 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA, United States

    MoDA will extend its hours to be open until 8 pm every Thursday night. Look forward to evening programs, events, and relaxed opportunities to explore the museum. See you after dark!

  • The Stories Behind the Sound – Live Jazz Webinar with Henrik Wolsgaard-Iversen

    Live on Zoom + In-Person Viewing at the Museum Join us for a special live conversation with jazz historian and broadcaster Henrik Wolsgaard-Iversen exploring the American jazz musicians who made Copenhagen their home in the 1950s and ’60s—especially those drawn to the legendary Montmartre Jazz Club. Through rare video clips, personal anecdotes, and historical context,...