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July 2021
Summer Camp – Art around the world
Children ages 6-12 are welcome to join our ‘travels’ as we learn about some of the countries that Chicagoans have immigrated from. We will be creating works of art each day. There will also be special activities as we study Sweden, Mexico, Ireland, Ghana and China. We will spend time each day working on creating a paper mache’ Dala Horse in honor of Sweden. Social distancing will be observed, and masks required. The summer camp will run Monday, July 12…
Find out more »Summer Café
The Museum is opening its main gallery and courtyard for a summer café. We will start simple with Swedish coffee and cookies as we build our baking inventory. This weekend we will be serving Swedish sandwiches in addition to cookies and cinnamon rolls.
Find out more »Summer Café
The Museum is opening its main gallery and courtyard for a summer café. We will start simple with Swedish coffee and cookies as we build our baking inventory. This weekend we are serving Swedish sandwiches in addition to the cookies as cinnamon rolls.
Find out more »Summer Café
The Museum is opening its main gallery and courtyard for a summer café. We will start simple with Swedish coffee and cookies as we build our baking inventory. This weekend we will be serving Swedish sandwiches in addition to the cookies and cinnamon rolls.
Find out more »Cancelled Summer Camp – Drama
Introduction to Drama camp is for children who are 5 and 6 years old. This would include kids who will be going into kindergarten in the fall and kids who have just completed kindergarten. The class is limited to 10 students. The camp is a fun introduction to theatre games and stories. The camp runs Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23, 9 a.m. - noon Cost is $150 for the week for members and $180 for non-members. The camp…
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The Museum is opening it's courtyard and main gallery for a summer café. Stop by for a traditional Swedish fika. We will serve cookies and cinnamon buns and every weekend will feature something special.
Find out more »Exhibit Opening “Reality Check”
Reality Check by Anna Davis is opening in the main Gallery. Join us for an exhibit opening in person. REALITY CHECK by Anna U Davis Reality Check investigates the concept of diffusion of responsibility with pressing global issues. Diffusion of responsibility is a socio-psychological phenomenon whereby an individual assumes that other people are responsible for taking necessary action. In Reality Check Davis juxtaposes mixed media paintings depicting diffusion of responsibility with works investigating gender equality, racial discrimination, and climate change.…
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The Museum is opening it's courtyard and main gallery for a summer café. Stop by for a traditional Swedish fika. We will serve cookies and cinnamon buns and every weekend will feature something special.
Find out more »Vintage market
Come and find the Swedish American Museum at the Andersonville vintage market! The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is celebrating our incredible Vintage District by bringing folks to the 1500 W Block of Catalpa for three Sundays this summer. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. treasure hunt for vintage finds that can update a new space or add to your favorite space with vintage furniture, accessories, home goods, clothing, and music from special collections of our top Vintage-forward stores. Join us…
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The Museum is opening it's courtyard and main gallery for a summer café. Stop by for a traditional Swedish fika. We will serve cookies and cinnamon buns and every weekend will feature something special.
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