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Sankt Hans Aften History of Sankt Hans Aften Before Christianity came to Denmark, Scandinavian peoples celebrated the longest day as a supernatural struggle between light and dark, heat and cold. Since the feast day of Saint John the Baptist occurred on June 23, near the date of the annual summer solstice, the Christian Church emphasized...
Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with the Museum of Danish America! Julefest is an annual celebration held in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn & Kimballton on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. Both communities will be festively decorated for Christmas, and many local businesses and organizations offer activities. At the museum, we...
You may enjoy some of the museum’s Ceramics 101 videos that are available on our DanishMuseum YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DanishMuseum/videos
The museum will host a special book club featuring a letter-writing activity and delightful treats. We’ll dive into The Shoestring Letters by Edgar Madsen—a captivating story inspired by a forgotten bundle of letters uncovered beneath a thatched roof in Denmark, revealing a heartfelt saga of the American immigrant experience. Come for the engaging discussions, connect...
Experience the joy of journaling! In this program, you'll have the opportunity to choose your own cover and design a personalized journal to take home. We'll explore the many benefits of journaling, along with the various types of journals you can create and use in your daily life. SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection...
In this SPARK! program, we’re embracing the spirit of spring—April showers bring May flowers! Participants will have the opportunity to craft a beautiful flower wreath to decorate their home. SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences, and all programs begin with a coffee social and...
The exhibition Lay Of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives opens in the Main Floor Gallery at the Museum of Danish America.