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In my grandmother’s footsteps Concert with Oskar Stenmark Oskar invites you into a world of music and stories, spanning over decades. Dating back to 1762, Oskar’s family has been active on the Swedish folk music scene for a long time. Melodies have been passed onto him from his grandmother, Elsi...
Free admission Café and Store specials Special programming Guided tour at 11 a.m. ...
Join us for a morning filled with Swedish pancakes and activities for all ages, including an egg hunt in the Children's Museum. ...
Andersonville Restaurant Week is back! The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again showcase the abundance of great restaurants throughout the district. Restaurant Week is a great way to try a new spot, explore the diverse cuisine and fine dining in Andersonville, and support small...
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. ...
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...
The Museum film and food series are returning. We will watch a number of movies in Swedish with English subtitles. You can choose to come for food or just enjoy the movie. In March we will show “Max Manus” Cost for dinner and movie is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Movie only is $10 for...
The Museum film and food series are returning. We will watch a number of movies in Swedish with English subtitles. You can choose to come for food or just enjoy the movie. In March we will show “Max Manus” Cost for dinner and movie is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Movie only is $10 for...
Please register for this free event to receive the Zoom link. Tina Harnesk Boström is a celebrated Sami writer from Northern Sweden. Born and raised in Jokkmokk, she comes from a family rich in storytelling traditions, particularly on her mother’s side, which is Sami. Now living with her...
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). ...
Participants are taught Swedish recipes in this online cooking class. You can cook along with the group and ask questions as we go. In March you can choose to participate online or in person when we make different Swedish Easter foods. Remember, you can always stock up on your cooking supplies in...
In March you can choose to participate online or in person when we make different Swedish Easter foods. In this in person hand on class we will cook and eat together. Remember, you can always stock up on your cooking supplies in the Museum Store. ...
Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. during CPS spring break. ...
Waffles are eaten all year in Sweden, but they also get a day of honor. Come by to enjoy some from the Museum! ...
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 March we will read Little People, Big Dreams Hans Christian Andersen by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ...
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. ...
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 March we will read Little People, Big Dreams Hans Christian Andersen by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ...
Andersonville Restaurant Week is back! The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again showcase the abundance of great restaurants throughout the district. Restaurant Week is a great way to try a new spot, explore the diverse cuisine and fine dining in Andersonville, and support small...
The Store and Gallery on the first floor of the Museum will be open until 7 p.m. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...
The Gospel School from Gothenburg, Sweden, is coming to Chicago! The school consists of 20 students enrolled in a program devoted entirely to gospel music, known as the “Gospel Line.” Their class includes a band of 6–7 musicians—drums, piano, Hammond organ, bass, percussion, guitar, and occasion...
Researching and Writing Your Family History with AI Speaker: Marilyn Fettinger Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. Join the Swedish American Museum for an engaging Zoom program focused on the importance of your family history for future generations. Learn how Marilyn us...
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 March we will discuss Punished by Ann-Helén Laestadius (Sami). Please register for this free event to receive the Zoom link. ...
Exhibit Opening with Joel Berman A River Rat's View: The Chicago Waterway, My Studio in Motion Artwork by Joel Berman Joel's work is rooted in the process of Urban Sketching—a discipline of drawing on-site, in the moment, to capture what he sees and immediately process. The series Water is ...