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  • Tivoli Fest 2025

    Tivoli Fest is a proud celebration of Danish heritage in the heart of the Midwest. Held in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn and Kimballton, Iowa, this festival honors the deep roots and enduring traditions of Danish immigrants who helped shape our community. Visitors are invited to experience the richness of Danish culture—taste authentic foods...

  • SPARK! Painting on the Prairie

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

    Paint with us on the prairie! For this month's SPARK! program, we will grab a canvas, sit out on the overlook, gather inspiration, and paint a landscape scene from the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park. SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences, and all programs begin...

  • Storytime in the Prairie

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

    Stories will be read by the Elk Horn Public Librarian. There will be snacks and activities to match each monthly theme.  Held in collaboration with the Elk Horn Public Library. Theme TBD.

    Free
  • A woman practicing yoga on a pink yoga mat on the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park.

    Yoga in the Prairie

    Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, Iowa, United States

    Grab your yoga mat and join instructor Katie Sandquist for monthly community wellness surrounded by the beauty of nature. All levels are welcome.  $8 per session or $6 for museum members. While you may sign up for multiple people for this date, please sign up for each date individually.

    $8

  • Brown Bag Lunch

    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
  • Nate Kemperman fiddling.

    Dinner with MoDA

    Luther Memorial Church Lykke Center 1201 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Start the first day of summer 2025 with your friends and family from the Museum of Danish America! Please join museum staff and current and former board members on June 20 for an evening of American comfort food and Danish folk music at the Luther Memorial Church Lykke Center, 1201 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa...

    $40 – $45

  • Sankt Hans Aften 2025

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

    Sankt Hans Aften at the Museum of Danish America You're invited to attend the Museum of Danish America's free Sankt Hans Aften celebration in Elk Horn, Iowa on June 21...

  • Skjaldborg Viking Camp (FULL)

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

    Grades 4-8th Viking Camp registration has reached maximum capacity. You may contact Anna Thomas, Youth and Community Educator, at anna.thomas@danishmuseum.org to be added to the waitlist. Ceramics Camp on July...

    $20 – $25