The Norsk Museum in Norway, Illinois, kicks off its 2025 season Saturday, June 7, with the Annual Taste of Norway Breakfast and Opening Day Cultural Events, celebrating Norwegian heritage through food, crafts, and festivities.
From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the Norway Community Building at 3656 E 2631st Road, Sheridan, (off Route 71, opposite the Norway Store) will serve a traditional Norwegian breakfast, including fried Kumla, ham, chive-scrambled eggs, fruit cups, and fresh coffee. No tickets or reservations are needed; donations support the restoration of the historic Norway Temperance Hall.
From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Norsk Museum opens with a vibrant display of Norwegian culture. Highlights include the Skagerrak Viking Ship on the lawn, Rosemaling demonstrations by Lynn Sove Maxson and Kathy “Kass” Mufich, stitchwork by Harriet Anderson Bower, and Krumkake-making by Myrtle Duvick. Kids can join a “How to Be a Viking” craft activity, while everyone can enjoy the Viking game of Kubb and Norwegian pastries from the Polar Star and Cleng Peerson lodges.
Visit www.NorskMuseum.org for more information.
—Norsk Museum