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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 July we will read Moomin and the Wishing Star By: Tove Jansson ...
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. Look out for other special events. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...
Did you know that you can access and view selections from the Swedish American Museum’s Permanent Collection online? This orientation session will give you basic instructions on how to access the CatalogIt HUB platform that the Museum uses for hosting its collection catalog. Guests will also lear...
The Museum is closed for Independence Day ...
Exploring the Swedish American Museum Digitized Collections Over the past year, the Swedish American Museum has been embarking on a large-scale digitization project, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Entitled “Digitizing the Swedish-American Experience in Chicago”, this...
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. ...
Join the Swedish American Museum and National Hellenic Museum for a Museums in Communication Free Family Event. Learn about both Swedish and Greek folk traditions through dance, music, and costumes. We will have folk costumes from both institutions on display, as well as some wearable costume...
Gallery Walk for the exhibit My Future Heritage with artwork by Sofia Hagström Møller In My Future Heritage, textile artist Sofia Hagström Møller explores weaving as a carrier of memory, tradition, and transformation. Rooted in Scandinavian textile heritage and shaped by transatlantic exchange, t...
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...
Learn about Andersonville's Swedish past (and present) in a guided neighborhood tour led by Kris Pierre. Tours last approximately 1 hour. ...
Visit during our open hours to find your treasure among things old and new. You never know what you'll find! Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. To make a donation to the sale please print two copies of this form and bring it in with your items. ...
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 July we will discuss Dept. Q by Jussi Adler-Olsen (Denmark). Please register for this free event to receive the Zoom link. ...
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 July we will read Moomin and the Wishing Star By: Tove Jansson ...