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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. ...
Did you know that you can access and view selections from the Swedish American Museum’s Permanent Collection online? This orientation session will give you basic instructions on how to access the CatalogIt HUB platform that the Museum uses for hosting its collection catalog. Guests will also lear...
Come for music, food, drinks and enjoy art in the Main Gallery or board games and a quieter atmosphere in Mormors Café. Meet new people or hang out with those you know. This event is aimed at young adults. Tickets include the first drink. ...
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. ...
The Hellstrom's of Melrose Street c. 1915 Installation Art by Thomas Hellstrom Friday, May 15, 2026 – Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 Exhibit Opening with Thomas Hellstrom on Friday May 15, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Opening May 15, 2026 in the Wallenberg Gallery the Swedish American Museum presents "The ...
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). ...
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. ...
The Merula choir invites you to an afternoon concert with Swedish choral music. They will perform everything from classic Swedish choral songs to recent pop songs. To learn more about Merula, please visit their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MerulaChicago/ Please consider making...
Participants are taught Swedish recipes in this online cooking class. You can cook along with the group and ask questions as we go. In May we will make Swedish food from the 80s. Remember, you can always stock up on your cooking supplies in the Museum Store. ...
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Swedish American Museum Genealogy Center is presenting a full day of programming. Reservations are required for this event. The day features (for everyone): Visit the newly designed core exhibit at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. “We Are America” explores Swedish immigration ...
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...
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 May we will read The grand expedition by Emma Adbåge ...
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 May we will read The grand expedition by Emma Adbåge ...
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 May we will discuss LoveStar by Andri Snær Magnuson (Iceland). Please register for this free event to receive the Zoom link. ...
Make your own flower crown in time for Midsommarfest. All materials are included. Why a flower crown? Taking place on a Friday between 19 and 25 June, Midsummer (Midsommar) is the longest night of the year and the Swedish celebration of the summer season. Its origins lie in Sweden’s agricultura...