Swedish American Museum

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Through its arts, educational programs and permanent collection, the Swedish American Museum interprets the immigrant experience for children and adults.

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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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Swedish American Museum
5211 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
www.SwedishAmericanMuseum.org

[P] 773.728.8111
[F] 773.728.8870
[E] [email protected]

Address: 5211 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Phone: (773) 728-8111

Website

gro.camas@muesum

State: Illinois

Zip Code: 60640

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Reviews

The children’s museum on the third floor is a hidden gem. Never too crowded and my toddler loves exploring all of the different areas/activities.

 7 years ago (23-01-2018)

Located in a busy Andersonville neighborhood, this small museum is surrounded by small retail shops, eateries, and bars! I've always passed this establishment up partly due to all the meter parking vs free parking in the area. I was told this museum has its own lot and have to register the car in the front desk. Well if it's free, it's for me I always say!

Upon entry, the museum store is to the left and pay admission fee. We passed up in buying trinkets, makes sure you check out the Christmas clearance rack, dalas, peppi longstockings, and chocolates! 

The 2rd floor is the exhibits section. I love the replica Viking ships, and the life like mannequins. Too dark and creepy for my 4 year old, she believes these were real! I also love the religious section that has the wedding crowns. 

The 3rd floor is a interactive part of museum, better known as Brink Children's Museum of Immigration, where we spent the most time. My daughter opted out wearing the old fashioned Swedish costume for her pretend play. The props I found cute were water pump, washboard, cream separator, fishing poles with magnetic fishes, gardens, and Dala horse!

The 3rd floor is divided into 5 sections: 1.) Swedish farm 2.) Ticket booth to a steamship 3.) Viking ship 4.) Inside a Apollo 11 space mission. Wait, what?!?! I thought the space mission section was pretty random until I found out that the 2nd person to set foot on the moon (Buzz Aldrin) is the grandchild of Swedish-American immigrants. 

I applaud if you read this far of my review: Other random facts about Buzz Aldrin: he was the first to urinate on the moon and the first to perform communion on the moon-at least according to the Swedish American Museum brochure.

 7 years ago (18-01-2018)

The Children's Museum of immigration on the third floor is an amazing Play Place Hands On Learning Experience.

 7 years ago (10-12-2017)

Lived in Chicago for 10 years and never went to this museum. Finally made it during a trip to visit my sister and was pleasantly surprised. Very cute museum, good history of Sweden and the immigration to Chicago. Loved to exhibits and the docent was very friendly 

 7 years ago (17-07-2017)

Definitely more interesting than i thought it would be.  Great kids museam on the top floor. Might become a go to spot for us on bad weather days.  

 7 years ago (24-07-2017)

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