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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 September we will read North Woods Girl By: Aimée Bisonette & Claudia McGehee ...
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 ...
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. ...
Saturday, Oct. 10 Lecture 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (Free for all) Workshop 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 Workshop 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Binge is a regional handicraft started in the Halland region of southwest Sweden during the 17th century. It features patterns knit with two contrasting colors (tr...
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...
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 us in watching the documentary “Kings of Kubb” followed by questions and answers with BJ and Steve who will join us virtually. A soup dinner will be served at the event. About the film What is Kubb? Only the greatest game you’ve maybe never heard of… It’s not quite bowling. It’s not quite...
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). ...
Register for this free event to get the Zoom link. This story begins in Ockelbo, Sweden, in 2009, where Artist Tony Warren ran a summer café and studio. He created a symbolic still life as a personal tribute to Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel, but what followed was entirely unexpected. Visitor...
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. ...
Unlocking Swedish Family Connections with DISBYT Speaker: Charlotte Börjesson Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. Are you searching for Swedish ancestors but struggling to connect family lines or locate missing relatives? Join us for an informative Zoom presentation by C...
A mix of Swedish and Swedish-American songs performed by Chicago Swedish Mixed Chorus. Tickets are also sold at the door. About the Chorus: The Chicago Swedish Male Chorus was organized in 1938 as a result of a merger of three independent singing groups, Harmoni, Bellman, and De Svenske. Reco...
Free event and knife sharpening for up to two knives per guest. Cookbook for sale at the event. Scandinavian Everyday: Vibrant, Simple Meals from Northern Europe by Nichole Accettola. Following up on her award-winning debut, Scandinavian from Scratch, Nichole returns with another taste of Scan...
Learn about Andersonville's Swedish past (and present) in a guided neighborhood tour led by 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 October we will read The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole By: Cecilia Heikkilä ...
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. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...
Join us for an Aquavit tasting and making workshop. You will taste an assortment of 5 aquavits and make your own aquavit (bottle, funnel, herbs and spices will be provided). Bring your own 750ml bottle of vodka. ...
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 October we will discuss Strega by Johonne Lykke Holm (Denmark) Please register for this free event to receive the Zoom link. Upcoming books: November (Swe...