Calendar
The Museum is closed for inventory and annual cleaning. ...
We invite guests of all ages to gather one last time around the Christmas tree. We will remove ornaments and celebrate the conclusion of the holiday season. ...
Free admission Café and Store specials Special programming Guided tour at 11 a.m. ...
The Museum film and food series are returning. We will watch a number of movies in Swedish with English subtitles. You can choose to come for food or just enjoy the movie. In January we will show “The Last Sentence” Cost for dinner and movie is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Movie only ...
The Museum film and food series are returning. We will watch a number of movies in Swedish with English subtitles. You can choose to come for food or just enjoy the movie. In January we will show “The Last Sentence” Cost for dinner and movie is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Movie only ...
Exhibit opening for the exhibit Mov Gïele | My Voice by Sámi artist Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund. This exhibition showcases the vibrant and dynamic work of Sámi artist Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund. With roots in the Sámi cultural landscape and a gaze turned toward philosophy, archaeology, and art histo...
Gallery Walk for the exhibit Mov Gïele | My Voice by Sámi artist Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund. This exhibition showcases the vibrant and dynamic work of Sámi artist Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund. With roots in the Sámi cultural landscape and a gaze turned toward philosophy, archaeology, and art history,...
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. ...
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...
Researching Your Swedish American Ancestors at Augustana’s Swenson Immigration Center Speaker: Jill Seaholm, Head of Genealogical Services at the Swenson Immigration Center Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. The Swenson Center is a national and international research ce...
Participants are taught Swedish recipes, and can cook along with the group and ask questions as they go. In January we will be making soup and bread. Remember, you can always 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. Winter/Spring 12 weeks Janu...
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*. Winter/Spring 12 we...
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*. Winter/Spring 12 weeks January 26 - April 20 No class on Presidents Da...
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*. Winter/Spring 12 weeks January 27 - April 14 ...
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 10-12 in the Rivstart textbook*. 12 weeks January 2...
In our Swedish Media class we will engage with Swedish media through a variety of news articles, television clips, music and more. We will build our reading and listening comprehension while also allowing time to open conversation practice. 12 weeks January 28 - April 15 ...
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 13-15 in the Rivstart Textbook*. 12 weeks January 28- April 15 ...
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 January we will read Moomin and the Winter Snow by Tove Jansson.. ...
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 January we will read Moomin and the Winter Snow by Tove Jansson.. ...
The first floor of the Museum will be open until 7 p.m. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...
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 January we will discuss When the cranes fly south by Liza Ridzén (Sweden). The Zoom meeting information is below. Swedish American Museum is inviting you to a sche...