Opening Times:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12–4 p.m.
Wednesday 12–8 p.m.
Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and most holidays.
Additional holiday open hours include Mondays in December 12– 4 p.m. and Saturdays in November and December 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free parking is available in the spacious lot on the south side of the Turnblad mansion.
Description:
The American Swedish Institute is a museum, historic mansion, and vibrant cultural center dedicated to preserving and sharing Swedish culture and heritage in North America. The magnificent 33-room Turnblad mansion was completed in 1908 and was the residence of Swedish immigrant family Swan, Christina and Lillian Turnblad. In 1929, the family donated the mansion to the Swedish-American community and founded the American Swedish Institute.
The Turnblad mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion is a fine example of early 20th century chateauesque architecture. Graced with a majestic two-story grand hall, carved stone and woodwork, sculpted ceilings, and eleven floor-to-ceiling kakelugnar (Swedish porcelain tile stoves), the mansion is now a blend of period rooms and exhibit galleries.