The adventures of Sweden’s favorite storybook hero, Pippi Longstocking, come alive at the Museum. Enjoy tales from this beloved children’s series while traveling through the Museum galleries as a “thing-finder”, playing Pippi's favorite games like Don't Touch the Floor, and creating a Pippi craft to take home.
Participate in a Swedish holiday tradition – the Lucia festival. Lucia, the saint of light, has long been honored on December 13th, the longest night of the year. Children will learn the legend of Lucia, explore Swedish Christmas traditions, and experience the magic of a traditional Lucia procession. Don’t forget your camera!
Celebrate holidays the Swedish way! Even though we may celebrate some of the same holidays in the United States, Swedes have many unique traditions. From Midsommarfest, to Easter, to the Lucia festival before Christmas, children will participate in and discover how Swedish holidays differ from our own.
Did you know that the Swedes were the first Europeans to settle the Delaware Valley? This program focuses on the founding and legacy of the New Sweden Colony, established in 1638 along the Delaware River. Using Museum collections and hands-on artifacts, children will explore how and why the settlement began, learn more about Swedish relations with local Native Americans, and experience elements of colonial daily life, like making real butter!
Sweden is headed to the World Cup and there’s no better place to cheer on the home team than at the American Swedish Historical Museum!
Join us on June 20th at 1:00 PM as Sweden takes on the Netherlands in an exciting match you won’t want to miss. Experience every moment of the action on our big screen projector and sound system in the air-conditioned Josef Frank Gallery. Then keep the celebration going as your ticket includes access to our Midsommarfest following the match! Cheer on the team and follow up the excitement with lively dancing, yard games, and family activities!
Have you ever wondered where local Ancestral Indigenous trails from the 17th century are located?
Join ASHM and Bob Thomas for a free online presentation on not only where the trails used by Indigenous cultures were likely located, but also why they were built in certain locations and for what purposes, and where they networked throughout the New Sweden Colony. We’ll also learn to what extent some of them still survive in modern form.
Are you a crafter, maker, or person who loves to create things by hand? We want you! Don't miss the opportunity to be a vendor at the American Swedish Historical Museum's Lucia & Christmas Market.
The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th - 7th from 10 am – 4 p.m. with an optional additional sales opportunity on Friday evening December 5th. This pop-up shop will give vendors the chance to sell their work to an engaged community audience in South Philadelphia.
Pull up a chair and join us for an evening of New Nordic cuisine at the American Swedish Historical Museum. This special outdoor dinner is all about slowing down, sharing great food, and enjoying the simple beauty of a meal together.
The American Swedish Historical Museum is proud to participate with Wawa Welcome America to offer free museum admission on Sunday, June 29th, from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Admission includes access to all of our galleries, including our newest exhibition, From Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation.