Through its arts, educational programs and permanent collection, the Swedish American Museum interprets the immigrant experience for children and adults.
The Swedish American Museum is a nonprofit museum and cultural center for the education, celebration and interpretation of Swedish American history and culture in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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#OnThisDay In 1989, our exhibit was Doris Funcke's textile art. Ms. Funcke is a well-known Swedish artist whose creations can be seen in many Swedish official buildings and in exhibitions throughout Scandinavia.
#OnThisDay In 1989, our exhibit was Doris Funcke's textile art. Ms. Funcke is a well-known Swedish artist whose creations can be seen in many Swedish official buildings and in exhibitions throughout Scandinavia.
Come by the Museum this weekend and enjoy some fika! The Summer Café will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout our celebration weekend (Sept. 17 - 19)
Come by the Museum this weekend and enjoy some fika! The Summer Café will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout our celebration weekend (Sept. 17 - 19)
#OnThisDay In 2011, our exhibit "In the Footsteps of Our Mothers" opened. It featured the work of Kerstin Rosengren who explores the art and craft of traditional Swedish textiles. Ms. Rosengren combines the old patterns with her own designs and ideas like generations of women before.
#OnThisDay In 2011, our exhibit "In the Footsteps of Our Mothers" opened. It featured the work of Kerstin Rosengren who explores the art and craft of traditional Swedish textiles. Ms. Rosengren combines the old patterns with her own designs and ideas like generations of women before.
#OnThisDay In 1973, the current reigning monarch Carl XVI Gustaf was crowned King of Sweden.
#OnThisDay In 1973, the current reigning monarch Carl XVI Gustaf was crowned King of Sweden.
Happy 48th Birthday to His Royal Highness Prince Daniel! 🇸🇪
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Happy 48th Birthday to His Royal Highness Prince Daniel! 🇸🇪
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#OnThisDay In 2006, our exhibit "Swedish Artisans: Textiles and Silver" opened. It included work from designer Pernilla Svenke, silversmith Ebba Huberyc, artist Clemens Ek, and fiber artist Yvonne Bavman.
#OnThisDay In 2006, our exhibit "Swedish Artisans: Textiles and Silver" opened. It included work from designer Pernilla Svenke, silversmith Ebba Huberyc, artist Clemens Ek, and fiber artist Yvonne Bavman.
#OnThisDay In 1985, the Swedish American Telephone Building at 5235-5257 N. Ravenswood Ave. in Chicago was added to the U.S. Register of Historic Places. This building was the first major industrial building in Edgewater’s Andersonville district. From 1905-1923, the building housed a Swedish-American manufacturer of telephones.
#OnThisDay In 1985, the Swedish American Telephone Building at 5235-5257 N. Ravenswood Ave. in Chicago was added to the U.S. Register of Historic Places. This building was the first major industrial building in Edgewater’s Andersonville district. From 1905-1923, the building housed a Swedish-American manufacturer of telephones.
This Week - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555938
Join us as we celebrate the Museum turning 45 and the Children's Museum turning 20. Fun activities for all throughout the weekend. Entry to the Museum is free throughout the celebration.
#OnThisDay In 1993, our exhibit "An American Dream Career" closed. It displayed watercolor paintings and illustrations by Swedish-American John Holmgren (1897-1963), emphasizing four themes: Sweden, advertisements, illustrations and snow. Holmgren did covers and illustrations for many major magazines.
#OnThisDay In 1993, our exhibit "An American Dream Career" closed. It displayed watercolor paintings and illustrations by Swedish-American John Holmgren (1897-1963), emphasizing four themes: Sweden, advertisements, illustrations and snow. Holmgren did covers and illustrations for many major magazines.
We are thrilled to celebrate Scandinavian Day once again! Come find us here at Vasa Park where you can enjoy live music, traditional foods, Nordic beer tasting, vendors, children’s activities, living history and local clubs!
We are thrilled to celebrate Scandinavian Day once again! Come find us here at Vasa Park where you can enjoy live music, traditional foods, Nordic beer tasting, vendors, children’s activities, living history and local clubs!
#OnThisDay In 1956, President Eisenhower gave a speech establishing the People-to-People program of citizen diplomacy and the beginning of the Sister Cities Program. In 1987, Gothenburg, Sweden, joined Chicago's Sister Cities.
#OnThisDay In 1956, President Eisenhower gave a speech establishing the People-to-People program of citizen diplomacy and the beginning of the Sister Cities Program. In 1987, Gothenburg, Sweden, joined Chicago's Sister Cities.
The Celebration Weekend in honor of the Museum turning 45-years (& Brunk Children's Museum turning 20) is rapidly approaching us! We are all super excited and can't wait to celebrate with you! Come on down to the Swedish American Museum for a weekend packed with fun for all ages
The Celebration Weekend in honor of the Museum turning 45-years (& Brunk Children's Museum turning 20) is rapidly approaching us! We are all super excited and can't wait to celebrate with you! Come on down to the Swedish American Museum for a weekend packed with fun for all ages
Welcome to our Birthday Party! - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555934
The Swedish American Museum is turning 45 and the Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration is turning 20 year old. Join us for a weekend of celebration with events for all ages. Most events require reservations and all events require anyone over 12 years old to be either vaccinated or have a negative....
Stop by the Swedish American Museum today for your weekly dose of Swedish fika! The Café will be open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - and don't forget that you can place Orders-To-Go through our website for your sweets and goods (and more).
Link to Museum Store Website: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/order-to-go/
For more information regarding the Summer Café:
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/event/summer-cafe-35/
Order To-Go The Museum Store is open but you can still buy your Swedish foods and treats for curbside pickup! Just place your order online or over the phone and pick it up at the Museum door. After you place your order, Museum Staff will process the total amount due with tax. Museum Membership disco...
#OnThisDay In 2003, Swedish foreign minister and pro-euro campaigner Anna Lindh was attacked while shopping in a Stockholm department store. Unable to recover from the injuries, she passed away the following day.
#OnThisDay In 2003, Swedish foreign minister and pro-euro campaigner Anna Lindh was attacked while shopping in a Stockholm department store. Unable to recover from the injuries, she passed away the following day.
#OnThisDay In 1994, the Chicago Stadium ("The Madhouse on Madison") closed after 65 years of hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. It was designed by Swedish immigrant Eric Edwin Hall of the firm Hall, Lawrence & Ratcliffe.
#OnThisDay In 1994, the Chicago Stadium ("The Madhouse on Madison") closed after 65 years of hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. It was designed by Swedish immigrant Eric Edwin Hall of the firm Hall, Lawrence & Ratcliffe.
#OnThisDay In 2005, our exhibit "Lands of Remembrance" opened, featuring Karin Amnå-Lindberg's stunning textiles. Her weavings take a sculptural form and invite the viewer's thoughts and reflections.
#OnThisDay In 2005, our exhibit "Lands of Remembrance" opened, featuring Karin Amnå-Lindberg's stunning textiles. Her weavings take a sculptural form and invite the viewer's thoughts and reflections.
Today we will be joined by Sally Williams for a presentation on her journey in discovering the history of her ancestors! Join us at 1 p.m. to hear a unique perspective and become inspired to begin researching your own family history 🇸🇪
Register for the event by sending an email to [email protected], or call (773)-728-8111
Today we will be joined by Sally Williams for a presentation on her journey in discovering the history of her ancestors! Join us at 1 p.m. to hear a unique perspective and become inspired to begin researching your own family history 🇸🇪
Register for the event by sending an email to [email protected], or call (773)-728-8111
#OnThisDay In 1818, Sweden's King Carl XIV Johan (1763-1844) was crowned Charles III John King of Norway. The dynasty he founded still reigns in Sweden.
#OnThisDay In 1818, Sweden's King Carl XIV Johan (1763-1844) was crowned Charles III John King of Norway. The dynasty he founded still reigns in Sweden.
#OnThisDay In 1988, our exhibit "Alfred Nobel" opened, featuring photographs chronicling the life of the Swedish industrialist, chemist, engineer, and the creator of the Nobel Prizes.
#OnThisDay In 1988, our exhibit "Alfred Nobel" opened, featuring photographs chronicling the life of the Swedish industrialist, chemist, engineer, and the creator of the Nobel Prizes.
#OnThisDay In 1942, Björn Haugan, operatic lyric tenor, was born in Söderhamn Municipality in Sweden. Haugan debuted with The Norwegian Opera and Ballet but is perhaps most frequently associated with his performance in the 1983 Swedish film, "Två killar och en tjej" ("Happy We"), directed by Lasse Hallström.
#OnThisDay In 1942, Björn Haugan, operatic lyric tenor, was born in Söderhamn Municipality in Sweden. Haugan debuted with The Norwegian Opera and Ballet but is perhaps most frequently associated with his performance in the 1983 Swedish film, "Två killar och en tjej" ("Happy We"), directed by Lasse Hallström.
#OnThisDay In 1998, our exhibit "Hälsingland, A Province of Folk Art and Tradition" opened featuring the work of 18 artists. The work included textiles, bentwood, painting, costuming, miniatures, photography, and weaving.
#OnThisDay In 1998, our exhibit "Hälsingland, A Province of Folk Art and Tradition" opened featuring the work of 18 artists. The work included textiles, bentwood, painting, costuming, miniatures, photography, and weaving.
Would you like to practice speaking Swedish with others who are learning as well as a native speaker or two? We will get together over Zoom for some informal conversation. Each session we will decide on a topic for conversation for the following session. Join us for our virtual discussion event!
For more details, please click the link: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/event/prata-svenska-online-26/
Would you like to practice speaking Swedish with others who are learning as well as a native speaker or two? We will get together over Zoom for some informal conversation. Each session we will decide on a topic for conversation for the following session. Join us for our virtual discussion event!
For more details, please click the link: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/event/prata-svenska-online-26/
Correction - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555930
Sally Williams embarked on researching her family history to try to understand why her Swedish grandparents immigrated to the US in the late 19th century. What she discovered was more than she bargained for. She will take us on a journey from Swedish explorers traversing the globe and bringing home....
#OnThisDay In 1995, Beatrice Sandström, one of the last survivors of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, died in Motala, Sweden, at the age of 85. Beatrice, her mother Agnes and sister Marguerite were rescued by the Carpathia. Several months after the disaster, the Sandströms returned to Sweden where they remained.
#OnThisDay In 1995, Beatrice Sandström, one of the last survivors of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, died in Motala, Sweden, at the age of 85. Beatrice, her mother Agnes and sister Marguerite were rescued by the Carpathia. Several months after the disaster, the Sandströms returned to Sweden where they remained.
The 41st annual celebration of Scandinavian culture and traditions is approaching us! The Swedish American Museum will be there - join us for performances, vendors and activities!
The 41st annual celebration of Scandinavian culture and traditions is approaching us! The Swedish American Museum will be there - join us for performances, vendors and activities!
You can once again buy freshly baked goods at the Museum on Fridays! Make sure to place your order no later then Thursday at 6 p.m. to ensure your batch of delightful Dream Cookies and sweet Cinnamon Rolls 🍪🧑🍳
You can once again buy freshly baked goods at the Museum on Fridays! Make sure to place your order no later then Thursday at 6 p.m. to ensure your batch of delightful Dream Cookies and sweet Cinnamon Rolls 🍪🧑🍳
September Events - https://mailchi.mp/samac/w64vpi5hnl-1555926
The Museum is opening its main gallery and courtyard for a summer café. Stop by for an authentic Swedish Fika where you can choose between a variety of traditional Swedish baked goods both sweet and savory. What is on offer changes from week to week.
#OnThisDay In 1999, our exhibit "Erik Höglund: Glass Artist" opened. This featured 40 masterpieces from the final stages of the artist's career. Höglund was known as "the restless innovator in glass.”
#OnThisDay In 1999, our exhibit "Erik Höglund: Glass Artist" opened. This featured 40 masterpieces from the final stages of the artist's career. Höglund was known as "the restless innovator in glass.”
#OnThisDay In 1811, Richard Dybeck, Swedish jurist, antiquarian and lyricist, was born in Odensvi Prästgård. He is best known today as the author of the 1844 original lyrics of the Swedish national anthem, "Du gamla, Du fria.”
#OnThisDay In 1811, Richard Dybeck, Swedish jurist, antiquarian and lyricist, was born in Odensvi Prästgård. He is best known today as the author of the 1844 original lyrics of the Swedish national anthem, "Du gamla, Du fria.”
I hope everyone is aware of the Swedish American Museum's movie night discussion which will be hosted tonight at 6 p.m. over Zoom? If you haven't registered for the event already, now is the time to do it!
We will be watching "Homecoming", which is a Swedish film that has been critically lauded in Sweden and won multiple prizes, including Best Feature film and Best Director Feature film as awarded by the Sweden Film Awards.
The film can be found on Amazon Prime
(https://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Ellen-Helinder/dp/B08GCVZF4V)
Click the link attached below for more information: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/event/swedish-movie-online-5/
I hope everyone is aware of the Swedish American Museum's movie night discussion which will be hosted tonight at 6 p.m. over Zoom? If you haven't registered for the event already, now is the time to do it!
We will be watching "Homecoming", which is a Swedish film that has been critically lauded in Sweden and won multiple prizes, including Best Feature film and Best Director Feature film as awarded by the Sweden Film Awards.
The film can be found on Amazon Prime
(https://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Ellen-Helinder/dp/B08GCVZF4V)
Click the link attached below for more information: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/event/swedish-movie-online-5/
We are SO excited for Swedish classes to resume here at the Swedish American Museum! Classes will begin next week over Zoom (Sept. 7th) and there will be four classes offered: Beginners 1 and 2, Intermediate, and Conversation/Advanced. Courses will run for 12 weeks and will be concluded on November 22nd. The instructors are Jake Rogalla and Markus Matti. For more information on how to sign up, click the link attached to this message: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/swedish-classes-2/
Vi ses snart!
Swedish Language Classes Upcoming ONLINE session: Starts the week of Monday, Sept. 6, 2021Ends the week of Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 The Swedish American Museum is offering evening Swedish Classes this semester with four levels: Beginners I, Beginners II, Intermediate, and Conversation/Advanced. All cou...
#OnThisDay In 2015, The Cookie Store sold its last package of Maurice Lenell cookies. Started as a bakery in 1925 by Swedish brothers Hans and Gunnar Lenell, the company was formed in 1937 with Agaard Billing.
#OnThisDay In 2015, The Cookie Store sold its last package of Maurice Lenell cookies. Started as a bakery in 1925 by Swedish brothers Hans and Gunnar Lenell, the company was formed in 1937 with Agaard Billing.
5211 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
60640
Clark Street CTA bus No. 22 and Foster Avenue bus No. 92 stop within 150 feet of the Museum. The CTA Red Line EL train stops at Berwyn. Our parking lot is located at the corner of Ashland and Foster, a half-block from the Museum. Limited spaces available on a first-come basis.
The Swedish American Museum is a nonprofit museum and cultural center for the education, celebration and interpretation of Swedish American history and culture in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Limited parking for Museum visitors is located at our lot on Ashland and Foster, a half-block from the Museum.
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Our Director, Karin, wants to share a wonderful message about what our volunteers mean to her! #Volunteers
Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek from our Education Manager, Stacey! We love the hat! 😍🇸🇪
Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek! Here is our Store Manager, Catherine, talking about how #volunteers impact her role!
We appreciate our volunteers, not only during #NationalVolunteerWeek, but each and every day! Here is a message from our Communications Manager, Angelica.
It's National Volunteer Week! Our volunteers are essential. We want to take the next seven days to show our appreciation. Here is a message from Caroline, our Member & Community Engagement Manager 🇸🇪
The #Dala horse is out and about today! After taking a break for Easter, the horse is back exploring our core exhibit. The items displayed were found on large #Swedish cruise lines that connected the United States with Sweden in the early to mid 20th century. The voyage could take up to two weeks to complete. How would you pass the time on a 14 day journey across the Atlantic? 🛳️✨
Our #Dalahorse is back in our permanent exhibit today! What is our dala looking at? These items are examples of ways #SwedishAmericans continued Swedish traditions in the United States! The beautiful linens are shown above a traditional southern Swedish cake (spettekaka) and the common instrument used to make it. Then we see a beautiful hutch with traditional "rosemåling" decorations, and a Nyckelharpa, or traditional Swedish American instrument on the wall. Do you recognize any of these Swedish American items from your own homes? Let us know below!
Swedish savory breakfast rolls in just 25 minutes!
One of our Dala horses is out exploring the museum! Right now, our Dala is at the entrance to our permanent exhibit “The Dream for America”. Let’s see what our Dala learns about Swedish-American immigration... Also, we don’t have a name for our Dala! If you have a name idea, write it in the comments 💙
Learn how to make Swedish Chocolate Balls
Having fun saying goodbye to the end of the holiday season 😍🎄
Andersonville Christmas tree. #ChicagoLucia #Swedeninchicago
Chicago Lucia celebrations have begun. Next up procession up Clark Street starting at the Museum. #ChicagoLucia #Swedeninchicago
Svenska Skolan St Lucia procession during day two of Julmarknad 🥰
Beautiful St Lucia procession through our Julmarknad ❤️💛 We will have more Swedish performances tomorrow! For the schedule, go to our website www.swedishamericanmuseum.org. See you there tomorrow!
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