Decorah-area readers will be able to join Vesterheim’s next Bokprat literary discussion from home this fall, as the museum hosts an online conversation about Henrik Ibsen’s 1888 drama Lady From the Sea.

The free program is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Central time. Vesterheim is organizing the event, but the discussion will be held through Zoom instead of inside the museum in Decorah. That online format means participants will not need to travel to the museum that evening.

Registration is required for the online event

There is no charge to attend, but advance registration is required. Vesterheim’s event listing provides the registration process and the information participants need to join the gathering online.

After registering, attendees will be able to access the Zoom discussion at the scheduled time. The supplied event information does not identify a separate in-person component, so people planning to participate should rely on Vesterheim’s event listing for registration and online-access details.

  • Book: Lady From the Sea by Henrik Ibsen
  • Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • Time: 7 to 8:15 p.m. Central time
  • Location: Online through Zoom
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration: Required in advance

What Ibsen’s drama explores

First published in 1888, Lady From the Sea follows Ellida and Doctor Wangel, a married couple. Doctor Wangel is a widower with two daughters, while Ellida becomes increasingly anxious and begins behaving strangely as the drama develops.

Concerned about Ellida, Doctor Wangel asks his former headmaster, Arnholm, to visit in an effort to help her. The play explores the pressure love can place on a person’s heart and the difficult personal decisions that may follow.

Part of Vesterheim’s Bokprat series

The Nov. 11 discussion is part of Vesterheim’s recurring Bokprat series. The Norwegian word “Bokprat” means “book group,” and the online gatherings focus on Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life.

For readers in Decorah and elsewhere who are interested in Scandinavian literature and culture, the series offers an ongoing opportunity to discuss books and connect with others. Advance registration through Vesterheim’s event listing is the next step for anyone planning to attend.