• Midsummer Celebration 2024

    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....

  • Julefest 2024

    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...

  • Royal Copenhagen Program

    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 Shoestring Letters Book Club

    Genealogy & Education Center 4210 Main St, Elk Horn, IA, United States

    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...

  • SPARK! The Joy of Journaling

    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...

  • SPARK! April Showers Bring May Flowers

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

    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.  ...