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The Swedish American Museum’s annual fundraising event is a night of fun and celebration of Swedish and Swedish-American heritage and culture. Festivities include an online silent auction, and Gala guests are treated to a night of celebration of the Museum’s mission and accomplishments. Our annual d...
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. ...
Join Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen for a workshop on the fascinating art of paper cutting. Torben envisions whole worlds within paper and considers his art as a way of setting those worlds free. Discover how these masterpieces are created by having your own try at this art form. Learn more about Torben h...
Free admission Café and Store specials Special programming Guided tour at 11 a.m. ...
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. ...
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). ...
It is music at the Museum - wake up your ears, exercise your fingers and play along with us! Musicians and instructors Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler co-host a Scandinavian Jam at the Swedish American Museum every month. Join us for an afternoon of traditional roots music starting with instruction ...
Come and make your own hand-dipped candle, it’s a fun part of making Christmas crafts at the Museum. While the candles are drying we make other Swedish decorations. Coffee and sandwiches are served. Please bring a pair of scissors. ...
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 November we will read Moomin and the Golden Leaf 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 November we will read Moomin and the Golden Leaf by Tove Jansson.. ...
Tickets coming soon Glögg (mulled wine) is a vital part of the Christmas season for Swedes. Join us for a fun competition to see who really has the best glögg in Chicago! Tasters can purchase tickets here or at the Museum. Admission is $25 and includes samples from all our competing glögg mast...
Chicago's Newberry Library: Genealogy and Local History By Matthew Rutherford Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. As one of the leading centers for genealogy research in the country, the Newberry Library provides access to a range of records, databases, and primary and sec...
The Main Gallery and Store will be open until 7 p.m. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...
You may have heard of the Dala horse, but did you know that there are also Dala pigs and Dala roosters? These are not as famous as the horse but still commonly found in homes around Sweden. You have this unique opportunity to paint your own rooster, pig or horse at the Museum. ...
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 November we will discuss Two Sisters by Åsne Seierstad. The Zoom meeting information is below. Svea Svensson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom M...