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In honor of the Be More Pippi exhibit (closing Sunday, Aug. 3), we will have a screening of Becoming Astrid, a biopic of Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking. Free with admission. ...
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. ...
During Sommarläger we will explore the fantastical worlds imagined by Swedish and Finnish children’s authors such as Astrid Lindgren or Tove Jansson who brought us Pippi Longstocking and Moomin. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages 6-12 ...
We share tunes and play together. All are welcome, and we love meeting new participants! ...
Free admission, Café and Store specials, and special programming. ...
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. ...
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 and @ChiFilmFest on for our FREE #SummerScreenings showing of Swoon! Learn more and get your free ticket now: http://bit.ly/ChiSummerScreenings Location: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614 Interested in free movies all summer long? Join us and @ChiFilmFest ...
Experience the Museum's surrounding neighborhood in this tour led by Museum member Kris Pierre. Tours last approximately 1 hour. ...
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 August we will read Freya Takes Charge by Ariane and Todd Erickson, illustrated by Iya Voinich. ...
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 August we will read Freya Takes Charge by Ariane and Todd Erickson, illustrated by Iya Voinich. ...
The Main Gallery and Store will be open until 7 p.m. the last Friday of the month through September. Free admission after 4 p.m ...
Join Anders Knutsson - one of the artists featured in For the Love of Color and Light - after sunset for a special evening show to see his "luminous" paintings in their full glory! Guests will learn more about Anders' artistic process using phosphorescence and light, and how his work has progressed ...
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 August we will discuss Money to Burn by Asta Olivia Nordenhof. The Zoom meeting information is below. Swedish American Museum is inviting you to a scheduled Z...
The Grammy-nominated duo Andrea Hoag and Loretta Kelley present a varied program of Scandinavian folk tunes played on the violin and the rarely-heard Hardanger fiddle. Both draw on their knowledge and experiences from years of immersion in these traditions to give a lively performance embellished wi...