A must-see stop in Solvang for intelligent visitors, the Elverhoj (elves on a hill) Museum chronicles the past of the Viking village and features ever-changing exhibits of current art as well. Helmed by lifetime local Esther Jacobsen Bates, the charm and warmth of this small cultural gem will change Solvang skeptics into true believers. Kids love it too. Voluntary donation,... More

My wife and I made a mid-week visit to Solvang to get away during Spring break. We went here because we knew this would be a place less crowded and free of the college crowd. On Tuesday, we went into town from our motel in Lompoc and saw the road signs directing us to the museum. Located in a residential... More

If you are visiting the City of Solvang and want to know more about its Danish heritage than the pastries and souvenirs that abound, you could visit this Museum. It is off the beaten track and is housed in a former private home with the addition of an art gallery with changing exhibitions. Excellent gift shop of quality items.

We wandered into this delightful museum on a rainy day, and it was the highlight of our trip to Solvang. The museum guides were wonderful storytellers, and were so very welcoming. There is no fee, but donations are accepted, and deserved. This museum houses some very unique items, and shows a slice of Danish life and culture. The green kitchen... More

The Elverhoj Museum not only has a wonderful collection of Danish historical life, but also a fabulous art gallery with cutting edge shows that feature a broad range of mediums and subjects. There is always something intriguing in the gallery, which changes regulary and includes sculpture, painting, mixed media, pottery, almost anything you can think of. Worth checking out on... More

My 2 kids age 9 & 10 visited this museum in search of our Danish relatives and boy what fun we had! Unfortunatly, they were closing and we didn't get nearly enough time there. The museum is filled with Danish treasures from the past. The docents are knowledgable and there was a woman demonstrating how to make lace- the kids... More

Very interesting stop for an hour with only a $3 donation charge.

This is a charming museum a few blocks off the main street. It gives a nice overview of the local history, about how Danish immigrants came to Solvang and recreated their home town. It shows you what homes at the time would look like and how people lived. There's also some modern Danish art. It's suitable for children, and there's... More

Solvang is definitely a tourist trap with authentic but distant Danish heritage. Elverhoj does a great job capturing the history of solvand and the local danish culture. Enjoyed it.