Swedish American Museum, Chicago

About Swedish American Museum

Swedish American Museum hosts the Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration, where young visitors explore the immigrant experience through hands-on exhibits and guided activities. Located in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, the 24,000 square-foot cultural museum features two gallery spaces with rotating art exhibitions, the permanent We Are America exhibit, and the Kerstin Andersson Museum Store. Visitors can attend Swedish language classes ranging from Beginners I through Advanced levels, participate in traditional craft workshops like Kurbits painting, and join programs such as knitting groups and neighborhood tours. Mormors Café serves refreshments during museum hours. All areas are wheelchair accessible. On the last Friday of each month, the museum offers free admission after 4 p.m. during Late Night The Museum events. According to swedishamericanmuseum.org, admission is free for all visitors on the second Tuesday of each month.