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Free Tuesday
Free admission all day. Please note that Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration opens at 1 p.m. Free guided tour at 11 a.m. Meet in the lobby.
Northern Lights Listening Lounge
Go behind the scenes with Chicago a cappella as the ensemble prepares for its fall concert, Northern Lights. Through live performances and conversation with…
Advanced - Fall 2026
For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The…
Intermediate - Fall 2026
For students who have a working knowledge of Swedish, including elementary conversation and reading. The course will cover advanced grammar, vocabulary and…
Conversation Fall 2026
For students who are developing a conversational level of Swedish. Students will continue to study grammar and vocabulary while practicing speaking and…
Beginners I -Fall 2026
For students who have no knowledge of the Swedish language. Students will learn the fundamentals: basic grammar, vocabulary, conversation and Swedish culture…
Beginners II - Fall 2026
For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in…
Advanced II - Fall 2026
For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The…
Swedish Media - Fall 2026
Volunteer Fair
Swedish Folk Painting with Egg Yolk (Sydsvensk Bonadsmålning)
Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Discover the colorful world of the kurbits in this fun, weekend-long Swedish folk…
We Are America Free Guided Tour
A free (with admission) guided tour of the Museum's core exhibit, We Are America. Approximately 45 minutes. Reserve your spot here or at the door (if space…
Beginning Swedish Kurbits (Dalmålning) Painting
Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Discover the colorful world of the kurbits in this fun, weekend-long Swedish folk…
Scandinavian Jam
It is music at the Museum - wake up your ears, exercise your fingers and play along with us! Musicians and instructors host a Scandinavian Jam at the Swedish…
Knitting Group
Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and…
Artisan Market
Artisans Market during Andersonville Arts Weekend Celebrate Andersonville Arts Weekend with the Museum by visiting our Artisans Market. Vendors will table…
Book Club ONLINE
We meet the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. to discuss books from Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In September we will discuss…
Genealogy Session
Norwegian Patronymic Names vs Farm Names Speaker: Dana Kelly Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. Have you ever wondered why your Norwegian…
Andersonville Neighborhood Tour
Learn about Andersonville's Swedish past (and present) in a guided neighborhood tour led by Kris Pierre. Tours last approximately 1 hour.
Genealogy Session
Unlocking Swedish Family Connections with DISBYT Speaker: Charlotte Börjesson Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. Are you searching for…
Andersonville Neighborhood Tour
Learn about Andersonville's Swedish past (and present) in a guided neighborhood tour led by Kris Pierre. Tours last approximately 1 hour.
Book Club ONLINE
We meet the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. to discuss books from Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In October we will discuss…
Book Club ONLINE
We meet the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. to discuss books from Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In November we will discuss The…
Genealogy Session
A Well-Documented Case Study: Swedish Immigrant Enoch Matteson Speaker: Janet Johnson Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. Join us for an…