Decorah families can visit Vesterheim free of charge on Saturday, Aug. 8, when the museum hosts its monthly Free Second Saturday program. Visitors will receive free museum admission and can take part in a traditional Norwegian decorative-art activity during the day.
The museum will be open for the event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The featured family activity, creating a rosemaling pattern, will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What to know about Free Second Saturday
- Event: Free Second Saturday
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 8
- Museum hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Rosemaling activity: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Rosemaling is a traditional Norwegian decorative-art design. The activity gives families a chance to create a rosemaling pattern while exploring Vesterheim’s museum offerings.
Vesterheim describes Free Second Saturday as a monthly program held on the second Saturday of each month. The program combines free admission with family activities, giving local residents and visitors a recurring opportunity to experience the Decorah museum without an admission charge.
The supplied event information was published by Decorah Today on Aug. 7, 2026, and later marked as updated Aug. 11, 2026. Readers should verify the event details with Vesterheim before making plans if the dates or schedule have changed.