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The Swedish American Museum’s annual fundraising event is a night of fun and celebration of Swedish and Swedish-American heritage and culture. Festivities include an online silent auction, and Gala guests are treated to a night of celebration of the Museum’s mission and accomplishments. Our annual d...

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. ...

Join Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen for a workshop on the fascinating art of paper cutting. Torben envisions whole worlds within paper and considers his art as a way of setting those worlds free. Discover how these masterpieces are created by having your own try at this art form. Learn more about Torben h...

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). ...

Chicago's Newberry Library: Genealogy and Local History By Matthew Rutherford Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. As one of the leading centers for genealogy research in the country, the Newberry Library provides access to a range of records, databases, and primary and sec...

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 November we will discuss Two Sisters by Åsne Seierstad. The Zoom meeting information is below. Svea Svensson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom M...