Swedish American Museum in Chicago schedules February 2014 Events, offers Nordic Family Genealogy Center
FEBRUARY 2014 SCHEDULE – SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM, CHICAGO
Ongoing through 4 p.m. Sunday, February 23: “Dressing Swedish: From Hazelius to Salander,” an exhibition that displays folk costumes representing diverse regions and cultures of Sweden through the ages. The next exhibit, “Mapping Empty Spaces,” will open at 6 p.m. Friday, March 7, with mixed-media installations by Swedish artist Peter Hammar.
Thursday, February 6, 1 and 7 p.m.: Free showing of a Swedish film.
Thursday, February 6, 4 to 5 p.m.: Hejsan after-school cultural program on Swedish literature for children of ages 5 to 10 (first and third Thursday of each month); the topic is “Pippi Goes to the Circus” by Astrid Lindgren.
Sunday, February 9, 10 to 11 a.m.: Bullerbyn, a time for children of ages 6 months to 5 years to speak and sing in Swedish with adults (continues every other Sunday).
Sunday, February 9, 1 to 3:30 p.m.: Scandinavian Jam with instruction by Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler; guests are invited to bring instruments and participate (second Sunday of each month).
Thursday, February 20, 4 to 5 p.m.: Hejsan after-school cultural program on Swedish literature for children of ages 5 to 10 (first and third Thursday of each month); the topic is “The Hat” by Jan Brett.
Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 12 noon: Nordic Family Genealogy Center discussion among members sharing their experiences from visiting Swedish relatives and ancestral sites instead of tourist attractions.
Saturday, February 22, 11 a.m.: Guided tour of the permanent exhibit, “A Dream of America – Swedish Immigration to Chicago.”
Sunday, February 23, 10 to 11 a.m.: Bullerbyn, a time for children of ages 6 months to 5 years to speak and sing in Swedish with adults (continues every other Sunday).
Coming Sunday, March 2, at 12 noon! Herring Breakfast, a popular Museum event, includes meatballs, potato sausage and other favorites; the Swedish feast is catered by Tre Kroner Restaurant.
About the Swedish American Museum
Founded in 1976, the Museum is a not-for-profit cultural center that interprets the immigrant experience for children and adults, and promotes an appreciation of contemporary Swedish-American culture. It is located at 5211 N. Clark St. in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood.
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 to individuals who wish to conduct research from 12 noon to 3 p.m. each Wednesday. Experienced assistance is available. Museum members free; $10 per visit for non-members.
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