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  • Thomas Dambo Troll Open House

    A Thomas Dambo troll is coming to the Museum of Danish America in April 2026, and we need the support of a village to bring it to life! At our...

    Free
  • A young boy wearing a purple sweatshirt and blue jeans kneels before a floor filled with LEGOs.

    LEGO Camp

    On Friday, March 20, from 9 am to 3 pm, the Museum will collaborate with the Lied Irwin Public Library to host LEGO Camp! During this camp, kids will become...

  • MoDA after Dark

    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...

  • MoDA @ the Library

    Hop into MoDA @ the Library this month and discover Påske—the Danish way to celebrate Easter. Kids will explore colorful decorations, fun traditions, classic Påskefrokost foods, and the playful mystery...

    Free

  • SPARK! Danish Easter Traditions

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

    Learn about Påske, or Easter in Denmark, during this month's SPARK! programming. Explore how Danes decorate for the holiday, the traditions and activities they enjoy, what’s served at a classic...

    Free

  • Brown Bag Lunch – The Wall That Heals

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

    Join us this April for a Brown Bag Lunch centered on The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that honors the more than 3 million...

    Free

  • Artist Talk with Thomas Dambo

    Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton High School 4114 Madison Street, Elk Horn, Iowa, United States

    Please register to attend. Join world-renowned Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo for a special evening of storytelling. Dambo and his team have built more than 175 larger-than-life troll sculptures across...

    Free

  • Midnight at MoDA – Celebrating our Troll

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

    Celebrate the troll’s arrival in true Danish style with Midnight at MoDA. Following the artist talk with Thomas Dambo, guests are invited to gather at the Museum of Danish America...

    Free
  • A Hindsberg grand piano--the first piano purchased by the Great Dane Victor Borge.

    Victor Borge Legacy Award Recital

    The Museum of Danish America is proud to present the Victor Borge Legacy Award Piano Competition and Recital Series on Sunday, April 26, at 2 pm. Named in honor of...