Come to the Museum and knit together during the pop-up café. We will meet on the last Sunday of every month as we learn from each other and sometimes a special guest will teach us Swedish knitting patterns. We would also love to see people who crochet and sew join us for sharing of ideas ... Read More
In May you will learn to make a variety of Swedish side dishes. You will learn things like how to pickle cucumbers and make a beetroot salad. For this online class you will receive the recipe in advance. You can then either cook alongside or watch and try later. It is an interactive Zoom so ... Read More
Get ready for Midsommarfest by making your own Swedish Midsummer flower crown. Store Manager Kristen Larson is here to guide you in creating your own crown out of faux flowers. Cost for the event is $15 for members and $20 for non-members and includes all the materials you need. This event is for adults only. ... Read More
Scandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots music. We teach by ear, review and share tunes. We are happy to take suggestions and love meeting new people. It’s a friendly group and we have ... Read More
Celebrate Swedish National day at the Museum’s pop-up café. In addition to our regular spread we will serve some pastries fit for the National Day.
For three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, food and free kids’ activities. Midsommarfest kicks off Friday, June 9, 5 p.m. -10 p.m. from Catalpa to Foster and continues Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, ... Read More
Starts the week of Monday, June 12 Ends the week of Monday, Aug. 14 The Swedish American Museum is offering evening Swedish Classes this semester with four levels: Beginners I, Beginners II, Intermediate, and Conversation/Advanced. All courses will run for 10 weeks with classes running 90 minutes. The instructor is Jack Rogalla. Tuition is $150 ... Read More
Join the Swedish American Museum for Midsommarfest at the Erlander Home Museum (404 S. Third St., Rockford, Ill.) you can find a market, crafts, exhibits, music, dancing, food and more at this annual summer celebration organized by the Swedish Historical Society. Please direct your questions about this event to the Swedish Historical Society at 815.963.5559 ... Read More
Join the Swedish American Museum for our annual Jenny Lind concert. The Royal Swedish Academy of Music has selected the 2023 “Jenny Lind” winner to perform in Sweden and the United States. This year’s program features Josefine Mindus accompanied by pianist Rebecca Elsgard. The 60 minute repertoire of music including pieces by Edvard Grieg, Björn ... Read More
MIDSOMMAR CAMP Tuesday, June 20 – Friday, June 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. A hands-on camp celebrating Midsummer! Kids ages 6-12 will explore the natural world, make their own flower crowns and midsummer crafts, construct a Maypole, learn songs and dances, make and eat Swedish foods, and play games outside during the longest days ... Read More
Meet artist Kurt Seaberg for the opening of his exhibit. Kurt Seaberg is a Sami-American artist currently residing in Minnesota. He was born in Chicago, IL, and studied intaglio and lithography at the University of Minnesota. Nature has always been a theme and source of inspiration in his work and the particular spiritual qualities he ... Read More
Swedish Days in Geneva June 21-25. The whole family will enjoy fabulous food, carnival rides, live music and entertainment nightly. The Museum’s Kerstin Andersson Store will participate in Swedish Days on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 with a tent that is everything Swedish.
The true deceiver by Tove Jansson The Museum book club reads a wide range of books from the Nordic countries. This is a free event and the book can be bought in the Museum Store. These are the upcoming book club books: June - The true deceiver by Tove Jansson (Finland) July – A System ... Read More
Find the Museum Store at the Andersonville Farmers Market from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A great way to support local business as well as shopping Swedish items after hours.
Learn about the Swedish heritage in Andersonville with a guided tour led by the Swedish American Museum. Cost is $7 per person and includes admission to the Museum and a copy of the walking tour booklet. Members pay $1 for the booklet. Guided tours will start and end at the Museum. Reservations are appreciated and ... Read More
Join us in the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday of each month. All ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver for this free (with admission) program. We will read "Under Midsummer Sky" and do related crafts.