Traveling Exhibits - Museum of Danish America
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Traveling Exhibits - Museum of Danish America
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Exhibitions
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Traveling
Banner Exhibitions
Bring some MoDA to your community!
For 15 years, MoDA has been producing high-quality traveling exhibits on Danish and Danish-American art, culture, and industry. These banner exhibits are designed to fit into any space, making them a perfect fit for events, festivals, cultural centers, or gallery spaces. In addition, in 2026 we will begin to offer a selection of objects and programming that are available for loan to accompany certain banner exhibits.
Learn more about our current exhibitions below, or contact us to discuss your exhibit needs!
Request a Traveling Exhibit
Available Exhibitions
Hygge
Hygge
What are the ingredients of a cozy, enjoyable experience – according to Danes?
Hygge
is a Danish word that encapsulates values of hospitality, nature, simplicity and sharing. You may already be a
hygge
expert – you just need to learn the word! (Candles not included)
Skål! Scandinavian Spirits
Skål! Scandinavian Spirits
What is aquavit? How does one “skål” correctly? Explore the cultural history of beer and aquavit in Scandinavia, and learn about the traditions that followed Scandinavian immigrants to the United States.
Happy Danes on the Plains
Happy Danes on the Plains
This exhibition explores Danish-American communities that have maintained Danish traditions well into the 21
st
century. Inspired by the philosophies of N.F.S. Grundtvig – a 19
th
-century Danish theologian and hymn writer who pioneered the Folk School movement – these communities provide an example of ethnic heritage surviving in the midst of mainstream America.
New Nordic Cuisine
A fruit and granola bowl
New Nordic Cuisine
Nordic food culture of the past twenty years have shaped global trends in the food world. By examining traditional practices and contemporary innovations, local production and global influence, as well as home cooking and restaurant dining, this exhibit explores one of the most important cultural phenomena to come out of the Nordic countries in recent decades.
Denmark, America’s Smallest Biggest Ally
Denmark: America’s Smallest and Biggest Ally
For over two centuries the United States and Denmark have shared an unbroken diplomatic relationship. In the 20
th
and 21
st
centuries, the two nations have cooperated in military partnerships around the world, from the glaciers of Greenland to the deserts of Iraq.
Jens Jensen: Celebrating the Native Prairie
Jens Jensen: Celebrating the Native Prairie
Jens Jensen (1860-1951) is celebrated as a pioneer of the “prairie school” of landscape architecture. He was an early advocate of using native plants in parks and garden design, and conserving natural spaces for human recreation and reflection.
Danish and Danish-American Dairying
Danish and Danish-American Dairying
Denmark’s dairy industry only emerged in the late 1800s, but it quickly came to shape the economy and culture for years to come. Danish immigrants to America brought both tools and knowledge with them, founding dairy cooperatives, educational programs, and businesses. From California to New York, Danes and Danish- Americans exchanged knowledge that would shape the dairy industry in their new homeland.
To Bike or Not to Bike?
To Bike or Not to Bike?
Denmark is often known as one of the best countries for cycling in the world. Explore the history of bicycling in Denmark as well as how bicycles have shaped their cities. This exhibit also explores biking across America and how that development parallels, differs from, or in some cases, is influenced by Denmark.
Harnessing the Winds of Change
Harnessing the Winds of Change
It is difficult to imagine Denmark today without its iconic wind turbines dotting the coastlines. Close to 50% of Denmark’s electricity comes from wind, and Denmark exports knowledge, equipment, and skills around the world. In this exhibit, explore the rise of wind energy in Denmark, current advancements, and ongoing challenges, as well as how Denmark and the United States have worked together since the 1970s to further develop the field.
Banner Exhibition Fees
Non-members:
$200 per month plus the cost of insured shipping
.
Organizational members
of the Museum of Danish America:
$100 for up to one month, plus the cost of insured shipping. Longer rentals may be negotiated.
Skip to content
Exhibitions
›
Traveling
Banner Exhibitions
Bring some MoDA to your community!
For 15 years, MoDA has been producing high-quality traveling exhibits on Danish and Danish-American art, culture, and industry. These banner exhibits are designed to fit into any space, making them a perfect fit for events, festivals, cultural centers, or gallery spaces. In addition, in 2026 we will begin to offer a selection of objects and programming that are available for loan to accompany certain banner exhibits.
Learn more about our current exhibitions below, or contact us to discuss your exhibit needs!
Request a Traveling Exhibit
Available Exhibitions
Hygge
Hygge
What are the ingredients of a cozy, enjoyable experience – according to Danes?
Hygge
is a Danish word that encapsulates values of hospitality, nature, simplicity and sharing. You may already be a
hygge
expert – you just need to learn the word! (Candles not included)
Skål! Scandinavian Spirits
Skål! Scandinavian Spirits
What is aquavit? How does one “skål” correctly? Explore the cultural history of beer and aquavit in Scandinavia, and learn about the traditions that followed Scandinavian immigrants to the United States.
Happy Danes on the Plains
Happy Danes on the Plains
This exhibition explores Danish-American communities that have maintained Danish traditions well into the 21
st
century. Inspired by the philosophies of N.F.S. Grundtvig – a 19
th
-century Danish theologian and hymn writer who pioneered the Folk School movement – these communities provide an example of ethnic heritage surviving in the midst of mainstream America.
New Nordic Cuisine
A fruit and granola bowl
New Nordic Cuisine
Nordic food culture of the past twenty years have shaped global trends in the food world. By examining traditional practices and contemporary innovations, local production and global influence, as well as home cooking and restaurant dining, this exhibit explores one of the most important cultural phenomena to come out of the Nordic countries in recent decades.
Denmark, America’s Smallest Biggest Ally
Denmark: America’s Smallest and Biggest Ally
For over two centuries the United States and Denmark have shared an unbroken diplomatic relationship. In the 20
th
and 21
st
centuries, the two nations have cooperated in military partnerships around the world, from the glaciers of Greenland to the deserts of Iraq.
Jens Jensen: Celebrating the Native Prairie
Jens Jensen: Celebrating the Native Prairie
Jens Jensen (1860-1951) is celebrated as a pioneer of the “prairie school” of landscape architecture. He was an early advocate of using native plants in parks and garden design, and conserving natural spaces for human recreation and reflection.
Danish and Danish-American Dairying
Danish and Danish-American Dairying
Denmark’s dairy industry only emerged in the late 1800s, but it quickly came to shape the economy and culture for years to come. Danish immigrants to America brought both tools and knowledge with them, founding dairy cooperatives, educational programs, and businesses. From California to New York, Danes and Danish- Americans exchanged knowledge that would shape the dairy industry in their new homeland.
To Bike or Not to Bike?
To Bike or Not to Bike?
Denmark is often known as one of the best countries for cycling in the world. Explore the history of bicycling in Denmark as well as how bicycles have shaped their cities. This exhibit also explores biking across America and how that development parallels, differs from, or in some cases, is influenced by Denmark.
Harnessing the Winds of Change
Harnessing the Winds of Change
It is difficult to imagine Denmark today without its iconic wind turbines dotting the coastlines. Close to 50% of Denmark’s electricity comes from wind, and Denmark exports knowledge, equipment, and skills around the world. In this exhibit, explore the rise of wind energy in Denmark, current advancements, and ongoing challenges, as well as how Denmark and the United States have worked together since the 1970s to further develop the field.
Banner Exhibition Fees
Non-members:
$200 per month plus the cost of insured shipping
.
Organizational members
of the Museum of Danish America:
$100 for up to one month, plus the cost of insured shipping. Longer rentals may be negotiated.