Due to construction, the Erlander Home Museum will be temporarily closed for tours
Erlander Home Museum
The Erlander Home Museum is a cultural centerpiece of Rockford's Swedish ancestry community. The Erlander Home Museum is located in Rockford's first brick home, built by John and IngaStina Erlander family in 1871. Restored to its original Victorian decor, the twelve-room home features collections that include Rockford-made furniture, a renowned collection of more than 50 dolls created by Charlotte Weibull and many artifacts recalling Swedish immigration to northern Illinois and Rockford's Swedish heritage. The Museum is located within the historic Haight Village of Rockford.
Collections also include Rockford-made furniture and many artifacts recalling Swedish immigration to northern Illinois and Rockford's Swedish heritage.
The Museum is open for tours on Wednesdays and also by appointment.
For a full list of tour times, please visit the Events page.
All tours are guided and tours begin at the Nordic Cultural Center, located at 327 S. 3rd Street, Rockford, IL 61104.
Cost of admission is $7 for non-members. Admission is free for members and children 4 and under.
Call 815-963-5559 to reserve your tour or email [email protected]. Please allow one week advanced notice time for requesting additional tour times, as tours are subject to volunteer and/or staff availability. The Erlander Home is currently not handicapped accessible.
The Swedish Historical Society has reciprocating museum membership agreements with Swedish American Museum of Chicago, IL and Swedish Institute of Minneapolis, MN.
Collections also include Rockford-made furniture and many artifacts recalling Swedish immigration to northern Illinois and Rockford's Swedish heritage.
The Museum is open for tours on Wednesdays and also by appointment.
For a full list of tour times, please visit the Events page.
All tours are guided and tours begin at the Nordic Cultural Center, located at 327 S. 3rd Street, Rockford, IL 61104.
Cost of admission is $7 for non-members. Admission is free for members and children 4 and under.
Call 815-963-5559 to reserve your tour or email [email protected]. Please allow one week advanced notice time for requesting additional tour times, as tours are subject to volunteer and/or staff availability. The Erlander Home is currently not handicapped accessible.
The Swedish Historical Society has reciprocating museum membership agreements with Swedish American Museum of Chicago, IL and Swedish Institute of Minneapolis, MN.
Photography sessions inside the Erlander Home Museum
Looking for a unique photography spot for family/senior/ engagement or wedding pictures? Let us host you in our beautiful historic home!
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