Swedish American Museum is a museum of Swedish American topics and the Swedish emigration to the United States, located in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago.Plan to visit Swedish American Museum and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Chicago attractions using our Chicago day trip planner.
The Swedish American Museum in Chicago was founded by Kurt Mathisson in 1976. It moved to its current location on 5211 North Clark Street in 1987. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden was present at the museum's founding and at its move to its new home. The museum is housed in a 24,000-square-foot (2,200 m2), three-story building and has a collection of approximately 12,000 objects. It is a core member of the Chicago Cultural Alliance, a consortium of 25 ethnic museums and cultural centers in Chicago.
The iconic water tower above the museum was removed on March 20, 2014, after being damaged during the harsh winter.
Source
Create a full itinerary - for free!
Swedish American Museum reviews
-
Andersonville is a delightful neighborhood in north Chicago with a strong Swedish heritage. I've been to Chicago many a times but never to this specific neighborhood. While checking out the cafes...
Andersonville is a delightful neighborhood in north Chicago with a strong Swedish heritage. I've been to Chicago many a times but never to this specific neighborhood. While checking out the cafes... more »
-
One of the great advantages of living in Chicago is the access to many museums and cultural centers devoted to the history and heritage of minorities and ethnic groups which afford the opportunity to.... more
One of the great advantages of living in Chicago is the access to many museums and cultural centers devoted to the history and heritage of minorities and ethnic groups which afford the opportunity to.... more »
-
The museum was very interesting and informative. The people were very friendly and helpful. The museum gives good insight to the lives and accomplishments of our ancestors.
-
Came here first for a kids birthday party, but have been a few times since. Good activities for the kids and the play area is good to run around.
Plan your trip to Chicago
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Chicago
Museums in Chicago
Side trips from Chicago
Hidden gems in Chicago
Historic Sites in Chicago
Nearby attractions in Chicago
Trips in Swedish American Museum by other users
45 days in United States
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
Seattle
San Francisco
Yosemite National Park
52 days in Illinois & Saint Louis
BY A USER FROM SPAIN
Richmond
Rockford
Galena
22 days in Chicago
BY A USER FROM UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Reliance Building
The Art Institute of Chicago
Millennium Park
14 days in Chicago and Beyond
BY A USER FROM SWITZERLAND
Rockford
Chicago
17 days in East Coast of USA & Chicago
BY A USER FROM OMAN
New York City
Niagara Falls
Washington DC
31 days in Chicago
BY A USER FROM PAKISTAN
Aqua Tower
Milton Lee Olive Park
Navy Pier