Keeping food history modern - Contemporary trends and what “the Swedish chef” is doing. We all know the keywords today in the international food scene, such as the importance of eating green, choosing sustainable, and the importance of having a climate friendly attitude when shopping, and of course in relation to our own preferences 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

Pianist and comedian Magnus Martensson is back at the Museum. Expect a laugh-out-loud comedy and exquisite piano performance. Comedian-pianist Magnus Mårtensson and this hilarious family-friendly show will be featuring music by Peterson-Berger, Grieg, Vivaldi's Four Seasons played simultaneously on violin, piano, and much more. A dinner of “Flying Jakob” (chicken, bacon, banana and peanut dish), ... Read More

Dive into the history of Swedish immigration to Chicago with a guided tour of the Swedish American Museum’s permanent exhibit, “The Dream of America.” Uncover the stories of real immigrants like Karl Karlsson, who left Sweden with his family in 1893, or Elin and Birgitta Hedman, who made the journey in 1924. Learn about what ... Read More

Cancelled due to illness. Join Bettina Lindfors, Project Manager of New Nordic Food from the Nordic Council of Ministers, for a discussion about the revitalization of the New Nordic Food Program. In 2004, chefs from each Nordic country signed the New Nordic Food Manifesto with the aim to change their region’s relationship with food. These ... 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

Join us for another cooking class series. In May we will only meet online and will be making Landgång, a special type of Swedish open top sandwich. 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 ... Read More

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 this spring. ... Read More

This event has ben canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. “New Nordic Cuisine” premiered at the Museum of Danish America in 2019 and has been traveling to national museums since that time.  Join us for a special opportunity to enjoy the exhibition with Tova Brandt, MoDA”s executive director and the curator of this exhibition. Light hor ... Read More

This event has ben canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. “New Nordic Cuisine” premiered at the Museum of Danish America in 2019 and has been traveling to national museums since that time.  Join us for a special opportunity to enjoy the exhibition with Tova Brandt, MoDA”s executive director and the curator of this exhibition. Coffee and ... Read More

Game of Songs – a Musical Crossword Puzzle We sing, you guess! The Merula choir invites you to an interactive concert featuring our favorite acapella songs – everything from Swedish drinking songs of the 1700s to American jazz standards.  Inspired by Swedish Radio’s Melodikrysset, each song is a musical clue to a crossword puzzle. Please ... 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. Enjoy the art while taking some time to relax.