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Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. We meet in Mormors Café. ...
Free admission all day. Please note that Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration opens at 1 p.m. Free guided tour at 11 a.m. Meet in the lobby. ...
Go behind the scenes with Chicago a cappella as the ensemble prepares for its fall concert, Northern Lights. Through live performances and conversation with the singers and Artistic Director John William Trotter, discover the distinctive beauty of Nordic choral music and hear how profession...
A day filled with music, food, items to purchase, children’s activities, and more. Celebrate with all the Nordic Countries. Hosted by Vasa Park in Elgin. Learn more here. ...
For students who have a working knowledge of Swedish, including elementary conversation and reading. The course will cover advanced grammar, vocabulary and conversation. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 7-10 in the Rivstart textbook*. Fall 12 weeks ...
For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 13-15 in the Rivstart Textbook*. Fall 12 weeks ...
For students who are developing a conversational level of Swedish. Students will continue to study grammar and vocabulary while practicing speaking and listening skills. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 10-12 in the Rivstart textbook*. 12 weeks January 2...
For students who have no knowledge of the Swedish language. Students will learn the fundamentals: basic grammar, vocabulary, conversation and Swedish culture and traditions. The focus will be on chapters 1-3 in the Rivstart textbook*. Classes will be held in English. Fall 12 weeks ...
For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in English. The focus will be on chapters 4-6 in the Rivstart textbook*. Fall 12 weeks ...
In our Swedish Media class we will engage with Swedish media through a variety of news articles, television clips, music and more. We will build our reading and listening comprehension while also allowing time to open conversation practice. Fall 12 weeks ...
Join us in the Swedish American Museum’s Wallenberg Gallery (located on the second floor) to learn more about the temporary exhibition, The Hellstroms of Melrose Street c. 1915 (on display through Oct. 4), with the exhibit’s curator and fourth-generation Swedish-American artist, Thomas Hellstrom. Dr...
Come to the Museum to learn about volunteering at various nonprofits around the Chicagoland Area or sign up to participate and teach people about what your organization has to offer. Form for organizations is attached here, this event has limited space so it is first come first serve, with prefer...
Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Discover the colorful world of the kurbits in this fun, weekend-long Swedish folk painting workshop inspired by the decorated farmhouses of Dalarna, Sweden. Learn to paint the iconic flowing flowers, leaves, and whi...
A free (with admission) guided tour of the Museum's core exhibit, We Are America. Approximately 45 minutes. Reserve your spot here or at the door (if space remains). ...
Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. We meet in Mormors Café. ...
It is music at the Museum - wake up your ears, exercise your fingers and play along with us! Musicians and instructors host a Scandinavian Jam at the Swedish American Museum every month. Join us for an afternoon of traditional roots music starting with instruction from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. New tu...
On the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of most months we read a children's book (all available in our Store) and we do a craft. In September we will read North Woods Girl By: Aimée Bisonette & Claudia McGehee ...
On the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of most months we read a children's book (all available in our Store) and we do a craft. In September we will read North Woods Girl By: Aimée Bisonette & Claudia McGehee ...
The Museum will be open until 7 p.m. A selection of items from our extended collection will be brought to the Main Gallery for the evening. More information on special events during Late Night to come shortly. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...
Norwegian Patronymic Names vs Farm Names Speaker: Dana Kelly Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. Have you ever wondered why your Norwegian ancestors seemed to change their names from one record to another? Understanding the difference between Norwegian farm names and fam...
Artisans Market during Andersonville Arts Weekend Celebrate Andersonville Arts Weekend with the Museum by visiting our Artisans Market. Vendors will table their handmade art in the Museum's main gallery. The Market is open during Museum hours: Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you'd lik...
Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration is turning 25! Join us for a block party in collaboration with GUS® Dance School. There will be games, crafts, balloons, a bouncy house, and Swedish food from Mormors Café. The day includes: Block party on Farragut north of the Museum from 12 p...
We meet the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. to discuss books from Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In September we will discuss The Secret of Snow by Tina Harnesk (Sweden and Sapmi) Please register for this free event to receive the Zoom link. Upcoming book...
Learn about Andersonville's Swedish past (and present) in a guided neighborhood tour led by Kris Pierre. Tours last approximately 1 hour. ...
For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 16-18 in the Rivstart Textbook*. Fall 12 weeks ...