Swedish American Museum Center
5211 N. Clark Street, Chicago
773-728-8111

The Swedish American Museum Center is a nonprofit educational activity center for the celebration and interpretation of Swedish American history and culture.

It was the dream of Kurt Mathiasson, one of the leaders of the Andersonville community and a Swedish immigrant, to preserve the Swedish-American heritage in Chicago in 1976. The first museum was a small storefront log cabin in which family histories were collected. During the U.S. Bicentennial Year, His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, officially opened the Museum in its original location.

In 1987 the museum moved to its current location and underwent a Phase I renovation. The King of Sweden returned to celebrate the new beginnings of the Swedish American Museum Center. In 1997 the museum completed its Phase ll renovation adding new gallery space and the donations of the Nordiska Museet exhibit to its permanent collection and display. In 2001 a grand staircase to the second floor permanent exhibit was completed, and the new Children's Museum of Immigration for children ages 3-12 opened on the third floor.

Free to members. A nominal donation is suggested for non-members. The Children's Museum of Immigration is included in general admission. Special group rates available. Contact the museum at (773) 728-8111 to reserve a time for your group.