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!
Discovery how a century of change has shaped ASHM into the Museum you know today. The special Museum-wide exhibition A Century in the Making: 100 Years of ASHM invites visitors of all ages to journey through time and see how the American Swedish Historical Museum has evolved with a dynamic blend of past and present through rarely seen artifacts, captivating photographs, and personal stories. This once-in-a-century exhibit looks to the past, honors, the present, and invites visitors to imagine ASHM's next 100 years.
Join us for the exciting grand opening of the groundbreaking exhibit, From Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation & Impact! Be the first guests to explore the exhibit through interactive hands-on experiences, Nordic tasting stations, lively music, and exclusive photo opportunities. This dynamic evening will celebrate the exhibit’s diverse themes, from Marimekko’s vibrant fashion to Minecraft’s cutting-edge technology.
Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for non-members and include bar refreshments and reception food.
This month's Third Thursday Virtual Program will showcase the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation's intriguing cemetery project.
Introduce children to the adventures of Sweden’s favorite storybook hero, Pippi Longstocking. Families will visit Villa Villekulla in our playroom and become “thing finders,” play Pippi’s favorite games, and create a Pippi craft to take home.
There are so many clothes to wear, it’s hard to choose! Join us for Toddler Time as we learn about different kinds of clothes, play dress up games, and create a fun accessory craft!