About Us

The Swedish American Museum has been active for 47 years in the heart of Andersonville, a traditionally Swedish area on the north side of Chicago. Andersonville, the "Little Sweden" of Chicago, is one of the most concentrated areas of Swedish heritage in the United States, with Swedish roots dating back to the 19th century. Tourists visit the area continually to sample Swedish food, buy gifts, visit the Museum and partake in traditional Swedish holidays such as Midsommarfest and Julmiddag.