Swedish American Museum Center - Andersonville - Chicago, IL 60640 | Metromix Chicago

Swedish American Museum Center



Neighborhood: Andersonville
5211 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60640
773-728-8111
With a mission to preserve and educate Swedish-American heritage, the Swedish American Museum Center attracts over 40,000 visitors annually. Aside from its permanent exhibit documenting the experience of Swedish Americans (with some artifacts dating back to 200 years), the museum also hosts four annual exhibits, featuring the works of Scandinavian artists. In addition to teaching classes in folk dancing, genealogy and Swedish language, the center also showcases concerts, films and lectures. Available for birthday parties, the Children's Museum of Immigration, located within the center, also offers educational programs.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Clark and Foster.
Parking:
Street
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: #22 Clark; #36, #92 Foster. Red Line Train: Berwyn. Metra Train: Ravenswood.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Closed Monday

The Children's Museum hours: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Closed Monday.

Museum Type:
Ethnic and History
Smoking:
No
Admission Price:
Adults, $4; children, students and seniors, $3; family rate, $10; members and children under 1 years of age, free; second Tuesday of every month, free.
Audience:
Families

Features

Nearby Attractions:
Tour
Payment Methods:
Mastercard and Visa
Membership:
$35 individual; $50 family; $15 seniors and students

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