Calendar

Month Week Day
Cultural Events
Monday, Jan. 05 - Thursday, Jan. 08
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The Museum is closed for inventory and annual cleaning. ...

Family Events
Sunday, Jan. 11, 11:00 am.
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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. ...

Cultural Events
Tuesday, Jan. 13
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Free admission Café and Store specials Special programming Guided tour at 11 a.m. ...

Food event
Thursday, Jan. 15, 1:00 pm.
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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 ...

Food event
Thursday, Jan. 15, 6:30 pm.
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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 Events
Friday, Jan. 16, 6:00 pm. - 8:00 pm.
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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...

Exhibit Events
Saturday, Jan. 17, 11:00 am. - 12:00 pm.
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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,...

Exhibit Events
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2:00 pm.
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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). ...

Clubs
Sunday, Jan. 18, 12:00 pm.
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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. ...

Cultural Events
Sunday, Jan. 18, 1:00 pm.
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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...

Genealogy Events
Saturday, Jan. 24, 10:00 am.
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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...

Food event
Monday, Jan. 26, 4:00 pm.
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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. ...

Family Events
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2:00 pm.
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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.. ...

Family Events
Friday, Jan. 30, 11:00 am.
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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.. ...

Cultural Events
Friday, Jan. 30, 4:00 pm. - 7:00 pm.
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The first floor of the Museum will be open until 7 p.m. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...

Clubs
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2:00 pm.
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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...