Programs & Events

Hejsan – Children’s After-school Program

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., September – June hejsan

The after-school program is designed for children ages 5 to 10. Younger children are welcome under the supervision of an adult. Cost: $1 per child. Reservations recommended.

Please check back soon for the Fall 2010 schedule.

Pancakes with Pippi

Join Pippi Longstocking, a popular Swedish character, for Swedish pancakes, crafts, singing and dancing.   This is a unique opportunity to meet Pippi and learn how to make pancakes Pippi-style!   All ages are welcome. See calendar for date and cost.

Pioneer Camp 2010

Travel the world without leaving Chicago! Come and explore the food, dance, folk arts, and cultural identities of a different country each day in our “Pioneer the World” day camp. Campers end the week with their very own “World’s Fair” to show off their work to the public. Pioneer Camp is always packed with fun and adventure for children ages 7 to 10. Cost: $175 members, $225 non-members; extended care available until 4 p.m. for an additional $70. Please call the Museum at 773.728.8111, ext 26, to reserve your spot.

Please Note: Registration for Session I and II is closed.  If you’re interested in next year’s Pioneer Camp, please click here to sign up for our online mailing list and receive camp information as well as other Museum event information.

Viking Breakfast

Join Frey the Viking for Swedish Pancakes, crafts, and games.  All ages are welcome!

Breakfast with Tomten Tomten hear Christmas wishes

Breakfast with Tomten is a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, dancing around the Christmas tree and a special visit from Tomten (Santa). See calendar for date and cost.

Family Night

Family Night is a free event with crafts for Children in the gallery space while parents can enjoy the current temporary exhibit. The Children’s Museum is also open during this time. This is currently a quarterly event. See calendar by clicking here for dates.

Information

Hours

General Museum:

  • Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Children's Museum:

  • Monday – Thursday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday : 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Museum Store:

  • Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location

  • 5211 N. Clark St.
  • Chicago, IL 60640

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