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The Swedish Historical Society is also mindful that there continue to be various challenges brought on by the pandemic.  The guidelines set forth by state and local governments addressing continued public health safety concerns and efforts keep appropriate social distancing have created difficulties for staff, volunteers and visitors to the Erlander Museum and Nordic Cultural Center.  The Museum and Cultural Center is currently closed to visitors due to the COVID-19 State of Illinois mandates.

Erlander Home Museum

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The Erlander Home Museum is a cultural centerpiece of Rockford's Swedish ancestry community,and a major asset of the Society. The Museum is located within the home which was built for John Erlander and his family in 1871, within the historic Haight Village of Rockford.

Collections include Rockford-made furniture and many artifacts recalling Swedish immigration to northern Illinois and Rockford's Swedish heritage.
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The Museum is open Tuesday thru Friday by appointment only. Please allow one week advanced notice time for requesting a tour.

Call 815-963-5559 to reserve your tour.  Cost of admission is $7 for non-members. 
Whatever the size of your group, please come to visit the Museum and enjoy the unique contents of the home!

The Erlander Museum is located at 404 S. Third Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

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!
  • Cost is $100.00 per hour
  • No flash photography allowed
  • No tripods, static light or light screens allowed
  • Equipment is not permitted on artifacts such as tabletops or chairs
  • Sitting, standing or laying on artifacts is not permitted