Have you ever wondered...

about the stories behind some of the museum artifacts? Have you ever wondered why the museum even has some of these pieces?

Browse this page to learn about the wonderful, unexpected, and down-right weird objects that the museum includes in its collection!

Sampling the Collection

Sampling the Collection is made possible online thanks to a generous gift from Lissi Vange of Wilmette, Illinois. 
All images and texts are the property and copyright of the Museum of Danish America, also known as The Danish Immigrant Museum. Although we have rebranded, we sometimes refer to ourselves as 'The Danish Immigrant Museum,’ even though we have rebranded. This popular video showcases all we have to offer.