When my oldest was in a kindergarten enrichment program via our local park district I learned of this amazing little place in the heart of Andersonville on Clark Street. The Swedish American Museum might be small but the museum is packed with what America is all about. Our children can learn what it was like immigrating from another country. You will find many interesting exhibits for little hands to discover such as a miniature garden to attend, a country house to cook and clean, what it was like living in a one room home, a ticket given at the ticket booth for admittance to the pretend ship and traditional costumes for dressup plus much, much more. My girls had so much fun.
Make sure to review their website as there are many interesting events to explore. For example, the week starting July 11th is Green Week where vendors in the surrounding area including the museum will educate all on going Green with our environment. The museum will host two events during Green Week: they will have a pop-up green space garden on display at their entrance on Monday, July 11 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and host local artist Molly Cranch who will teach children how to make pop-up cards using recycled materials on Saturday, July 16, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Cost for this last event is $5 for all the materials.
Additionally, make sure to check out the other exhibits as they are quite interesting. Another fun bonus...visit Ann Sather restaurant right next store for a yummy treat and have their famous cinnamon rolls - yummy!
Visit http://www.swedishamericanmuseum.org/
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