After some delays we are excited to finally open "Arctic Highways." Admission to see the exhibit is free between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This exhibit discusses the exploitation of Indigenous land and how imposed borders of nation-states have erased the natural land borders used by Indigenous peoples. Nine Sami artists and three Indigenous artists ... Read More
Stop by the Museum for a fika at our pop-up café. You will always find Cinnamon rolls and Swedish coffee in addition to some other delicious baked goods in the Museum’s main gallery.
Returning for 2023 – 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 appreciate to know if you plan to come but feel free to just ... Read More
Thursday, Feb. 2, 5 p.m. dinner and 5:30 p.m. movie We have the great opportunity to be able to show “Historjà - Stitches for Sápmi” at the Museum. The movie has won numerous awards in Sweden. Britta Marakatt-Labba is part in "Arctic Highways" on display in the main gallery. It is in Swedish and Sami ... Read More
Although, Fika translates directly to "a coffee and cake break", it is about so much more. Fika is a moment, an action (Let's go Fika!) Many Swedish folks consider it an essential part of the day. The Museum will celebrate Andersonville Fika Fest with a pop-up café all weekend. Here you will find Swedish baked ... Read More
Although, Fika translates directly to "a coffee and cake break", it is about so much more. Fika is a moment, an action (Let's go Fika!) Many Swedish folks consider it an essential part of the day. The Museum will celebrate Andersonville Fika Fest with a pop-up café all weekend. Here you will find Swedish baked ... Read More
Although, Fika translates directly to "a coffee and cake break", it is about so much more. Fika is a moment, an action (Let's go Fika!) Many Swedish folks consider it an essential part of the day. The Museum will celebrate Andersonville Fika Fest with a pop-up café all weekend. Here you will find Swedish baked ... Read More
Scandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third 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 ... Read More
Scandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Join Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler online on the first and third 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 ... Read More
Semlor (Lenten buns) were originally consumed on fettisdagen, or Fat Tuesday, as a celebration before the Christian fasting period of Lent. In modern Sweden, since strict adherence to Lent has waned, semlor make their appearance in bakeries from about January through Easter. However, Semla Day (semmeldagen) is still celebrated on Fat Tuesday every year. King ... Read More
Join us at 2 p.m. at 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. While there is no additional cost to attend, reservations are appreciated and can be made via ... Read More
Information will be available shortly. Cost is free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members; $10 for non-members to participate (use PayPal button below). Reservations for members can be made via email to genealogy@samac.org or by calling the Museum at 773.728.8111.
The Museum book club reads a wide range of books from the Nordic countries. Here are the upcoming books: February – The Half-drowned King by Linnea Hartsuyker (Viking) March – My cat Yugoslavia a novel by Pajtim Statovci (Finland) April – Summer Light, and Then Comes the Night By Jón Kalman Stefánsson (Iceland) This is ... Read More
Stop by the Museum for a fika in our pop-up café. Try a Swedish Cinnamon Roll, Sandwich or other baked goods in the Museum’s pop-up café in the main gallery while enjoying our temporary exhibit on display.
Returning for 2023 – 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 appreciate to know if you plan to come but feel free to ... Read More
In February we will be making stew and variations of the Swedish Lenten bun “Semla.” 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 you will be able to ask questions. Cost is $10. Use PayPal ... Read More