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On the second Saturday of each month, we will be offering a free (with admission) guided tour of the Museum's new core exhibit, We Are America. Tours will last approximately 45 minutes. We Are America tells the story of Swedish immigration to Chicago. Visitors will encounter environmental displays, ...
We will be hosting a variety of kid-friendly activities in the Museum parking lot. Join us in this celebration to savor the remainder of summer! This is a free event. ...
Bring your latest knitting project to the Museum where you can work alongside others while enjoying a Swedish fika. Groups will take place in our Café and if attendance is large, they will take place in the Main Gallery. *You do not need to knit to join! We welcome people working on crochet or other...
In our Cooking Classes, you are guided through Swedish recipes. In September, Sweden celebrates Brunch Day so in honor of that we will make Frukost Varianter – Breakfast Variations. Stock up on your cooking supplies in the Museum Store! ...
For students who have no knowledge of the Swedish language. Students will learn the fundamentals: basic grammar, vocabulary, conversation and Swedish culture and traditions. The focus will be on chapters 1-3 in the Rivstart textbook*. Classes will be held in English. Mondays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instr...
For students who have a working knowledge of Swedish, including elementary conversation and reading. The course will cover advanced grammar, vocabulary and conversation. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 7-10 in the Rivstart textbook*. Mondays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p...
For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in English. The focus will be on chapters 4-6 in the Rivstart textbook*. Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Karin Filipsson. *The pace of th...
For students who are developing a conversational level of Swedish. Students will continue to study grammar and vocabulary while practicing speaking and listening skills. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 9-12 in the Rivstart textbook*. Tuesdays 6-7:30. Instru...
For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 14-17 in the Rivstart Textbook*. Wednesdays 6-7:30. Instructor: Jack Rogalla. *The pace of the class is determine...
The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce's annual flagship event, where Swedish leaders from a variety of industries unite for talks, panels, round table discussions, networking, and fun social opportunities. This year's theme is "Reaching for the Summit" and the focus will be on how organizations c...
Come to the Museum for an afternoon of traditional roots music. We play tunes together and share our favorites with one another. All are welcome...we love meeting new people! ...
Experience the surrounding neighborhood in this walking tour led by Museum member Kris Pierre. $7 includes Museum admission, tour, and booklet. Free for members (just $1 to buy booklet). ...
A children's story and craft on the last Thursday (2 p.m.) and Friday (11 a.m.) of the month. Free (with Museum admission). Children of all ages are welcome, with a guardian. Please note that when Thursday is the last day of the month, Friday's Hejsan! will take place the week prior. In September...
A children's story and craft on the last Thursday (2 p.m.) and Friday (11 a.m.) of the month. Free (with Museum admission). Children of all ages are welcome, with a guardian. Please note that when Thursday is the last day of the month, Friday's Hejsan! will take place the week prior. In September...
Delve into ancestry and history at one of our Genealogy sessions. $10 registration. Free for Swedish American Museum Genealogical Society members. ~ The Viking Ship and the "Discovery" of America By Timothy Boyce *Tim's article about The Viking Ship was featured in the August issue...
The Museum book club reads a wide range of books from the Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In September we will discuss Independent People by Halldór Laxness. This novel, which won Laxness the Nobel Prize in Literature, features an Icelandic farmer who, after years of servitu...