The Swedish American Museum has been active for 40 years in the heart of Andersonville, a traditionally Swedish area on the north side of Chicago. The “Little Sweden” of Chicago, Andersonville is one of the most concentrated areas of Swedish heritage in the United States, with Swedish roots dating back to the 19th century.
The 24,000 square-foot cultural museum features two gallery spaces fot special art exhibits, the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration, “The Dream of America” exhibit, a genealogy center and a Museum Store.