Programs & Events

Hejsan - Children’s After-school Program

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

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.

    Spring 2010 - Swedish holidays and traditions

  • Jan. 7 - New Years
  • Jan. 21 - Namesakes Day
  • Feb. 4 - Winter Sports
  • Feb. 18 - Pippi Longstocking
  • March 4 - Dala Horse
  • March 18 - Sami Culture
  • April 1 - Easter
  • April 15 - Walpurgis Night
  • May 6 - May Day
  • May 20 - Three Crowns
  • June 3 - National Day
  • June 17 - Midsommar

Pancakes with Pippi

Join Pippi Longstocking for Swedish pancakes, crafts, singing and dancing. 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. Registration deadline for Session I is Friday, June 11, 2010 and Friday, July 9, 2010 for Session II.

Please complete the registration form and return to the Museum.

2010campregistrationform

Dates:

  • Session I: July 12 - 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Session II: Aug. 9 - 13, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Pioneer Camp

    Viking Breakfast

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

    Breakfast with Tomten

    Tomten hear Christmas wishesA Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, dancing around the Christmas tree and a special visit from Tomten. See calendar for date and cost.

    Family Night

    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. This is currently a quarterly event. See calendar dates and cost.

    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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