Reasons to Become a Member of the
Swedish American Museum Association of Chicago

To preserve Swedish-American traditions and culture.

To ensure the continuation of Chicago's Swedish heritage for future generations.

To provide a central meeting place for all Swedish American organizations.

To meet people with common interests in Swedish culture and identity.

    Access to:
  • Swedish concerts/entertainment/music
  • Swedish fine arts/crafts/exhibitions
  • Swedish food and dinner programs
  • Swedish and American colleagues in your profession
  • Swedish Americans from your alma mater, especially Augustana, North Park and Gustavus
  • Swedish movies/plays/TV programs
  • Swedish American library of books & periodicals
    Classes:
  • Swedish language
  • Swedish cooking and smörgåsbord preparation
  • Swedish craft
  • Swedish dancing
  • Genealogical research
    Special Events:
  • Midsommar & Lucia festivals
  • Christmas Market Day
  • Mother & Daughter Day
    Children's Museum of Immigration:
  • Viking ship & costumes
  • Immigrant Ship / Ocean Liner
  • Lekstuga (cottage home) with...
  • Hands-on Farmyard
  • Immigrant's Log Cabin and more...



  • Free admission to regular exhibits...
  • Discounts in the Museum Store...
  • Discounts on classes and programs...
  • Invitations to openings and special events...
  • Subscription to Flaggan, our quarterly newsletter.


  • Sandberg Society and Sustaining members receive all regular benefits plus an annual subscription to Sweden and America/Nordic Reach magazine.
  • Linnaeus Society and Sandberg Society members receive all benefits above plus one regular annual gift membership for a friend.
  • 521 Club members receive all benefits above plus two invitations to the President's Dinner.
  • 3 Crowns Group members receive all benefits above plus the annual Recognition Award.

Your Swedish American Museum membership card
is honored for free admission by our partners:
American Swedish Institute (Minneapolis), American Swedish Historical Museum (Philadelphia),
and the Nordic Heritage Museum (Seattle).

JOIN TODAY!


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5211 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 - 773.728.8111 - fax 773.728.8870

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