Swedish American Museum in Chicago offers films, stories, songs, genealogy research & more
How would you like to enjoy a Scandinavian Jam, conduct research at the Nordic Family Genealogy Center or have Pancakes with Pippi? These are just a few of the upcoming events at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago.
Swedish Museum posts February 2015 schedule
Thursday, February 5, 1 and 7 p.m.: Free viewing of a Swedish film (reservations required).
Saturday, February 7, 4 p.m.: Free presentation by the Soap Sisters, Suzie and Linda Tjernlnd, whose skin-care products will be on sale (reservations recommended).
Sunday, February 8, 10-11 a.m.: Bullerbyn, a program of stories and songs for young children and adults who speak Swedish; email lnordstrom@samac.org for information and reservations (Museum members free, non-members $5).
Sunday, February 8, 1-3:30 p.m.: Scandinavian Jam with Mary Allsop and Paul Tyler; participants are encouraged to bring instruments.
Tuesday, February 17, 10 a.m.: Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday in Sweden) celebration of eating semlor, marzipan-filled buns topped with whipped cream.
Friday, February 20, 11 a.m.-12 noon: Hejsan, a program for children with stories and crafts based on animals and nature in Sweden; the topic is “Over in the Arctic – Where the Cold Wind Blows” by Marianne Berkes; reservations at snyman@samac.org.
Sunday, February 22, 10-11 a.m.: Bullerbyn, a program of stories and songs for young children and adults who speak Swedish; email lnordstrom@samac.org for information and reservations (Museum members free, non-members $5).
Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m.-12 noon: Nordic Family Genealogy Center viewing of the WTTW documentary, “Swedes in Chicago”; reservations requested at genealogy@samac.org (Genealogy Center members free, non-members $10).
Saturday, February 28, 1 p.m.: Guided tour of the permanent exhibit, “A Dream of America: Swedish Immigration to Chicago”; reservations at museum@samac.org (Museum members free; non-member adults $4, seniors and students $3).
Coming up on early March 2015 calendar
Sunday, March 1, 12 noon: Traditional Herring Breakfast, including meatballs, potato sausage and more, catered by Tre Kronor (Museum members $25, non-members $30, reservations required).
Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.: Pancakes with Pippi, plus singing and dancing (reservations required at www.SwedishAmericanMuseum.org).
MUSEUM HOURS: Regular hours of the Swedish American Museum, the Brunk Children’s Museum and the Museum Store follow.
The Museum building and exhibits: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Children’s Museum: Monday through Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum Store: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Nordic Family Genealogy Center at the Museum is open by appointment to individuals who wish to conduct research from 12 noon to 3 p.m. each Wednesday. Experienced assistance is available. Free to Museum members; $10 per visit for non-members.
About the Swedish American Museum: Founded in 1976, the Swedish American Museum is a not-for-profit educational center that interprets the immigrant experience for children and adults, and promotes an appreciation of contemporary Swedish-American culture. The Museum is located at 5211 N. Clark Street in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood and is open seven days a week. For information on events and admission fees, visit our website at www.SwedishAmericanMuseum.org.
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