SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM

CHICAGO, IL

The Swedish American Museum in Chicago, Illinois is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of the Swedish people in the United States. The Museum was established in 1976 and is located in the heart of the Andersonville Historic District of Chicago. The Museum aims to preserve the Swedish heritage and cultural identity of Swedish Americans, as well as to educate the general public about the contributions of Swedish Americans to the United States.

The Museum features a variety of exhibits and programs, including permanent and rotating exhibitions, which explore Swedish culture and history, as well as the contributions of Swedish Americans to the history of the United States. Visitors to the Museum can also view Swedish artifacts, photographs, and historical documents, as well as special objects from the Museum's collection.

The Museum also offers a variety of educational programs, such as lectures, workshops, film screenings, and other cultural events. The Museum also hosts an annual Swedish American of the Year award, which recognizes the contributions of Swedish Americans to the United States. The Museum is also home to a Swedish language school, which offers classes in Swedish for both adults and children.

The Swedish American Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is free. The Museum is wheelchair accessible and features a gift shop and cafe. The Museum is a cultural landmark in Chicago, and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Swedish American history and culture.

SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700632

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 650,674 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM

• telephone: 7737288111
• website: http://www.swedishamericanmuseum.org/childrensmuseum

SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO
5211 N CLARK ST
CHICAGO
IL
60640-2101

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