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Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join us for this special Genealogy event, with a lot of wonderful opportunities. *11 a.m.: Tour of the Museum's core exhibit We Are America and the Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration *12 p.m.: "An Introduction to Genealogical & Genetic Research," a prese...

All are welcome to Scandinavian Jam, where we share tunes and play together. We have people who have joined from many parts of the world and we love meeting new participants! ...

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 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*. Mondays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Jack Rogalla. ...

Beginners II 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. ...

For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. A continuation of the Advanced class finishing the Rivstart A1+A2 textbook. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 17-20 in the Rivstart Textbook*. Tuesdays...

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 7:30 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Karin Filipsson. ...

The seasonal tours return, with special pricing for May! Experience the Museum's surrounding neighborhood in this tour led by Museum member Kris Pierre. Tours last approximately 1 hour. $7, also includes Museum admission and tour booklet (Museum members: just $1 for tour booklet) Regi...

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*. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 7:3...

We will read En man som heter Ove together in class and individually between classes. In addition we may read news articles, watch videos, and listen to music to engage in the Swedish language in a variety of ways. ...

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*.Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. - ...

A children's story and craft. In May we will read Forest Bath Right Down This Path by Lisa Robinson, illustrated by Khoa Le. ...

A talk by Dell Rose This presentation is an overview of the ‘anti-economic’ vision of the Swedish radical utopian August Nordenskiöld (1754-1792). For Nordenskiöld the world was in fetters to a false idol, a spirit of Moloch which required human lives for gold, and he promoted a radical agenda of...

A children's story and craft. In May we will read Forest Bath Right Down This Path by Lisa Robinson, illustrated by Khoa Le. ...

In honor of the 1 year anniversary of the Museum's core exhibit, We Are America, we are offering free (with admission) tours of this exhibit throughout the weekend of Friday, May 30. Stay tuned to see the various tour times that will be offered. ...

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 The Couples Trip by Ulf Kvensler. The Zoom meeting information is below. Swedish American Museum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting....