Smörgåsbeer

Smörgåsbeer is back! Spend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside Swedish-inspired eats! 

SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. There is no better way to pass a summer evening than tasting new beers, ciders and more, challenging friends to unique games, and dancing the night away to great music provided by DJ Robert Drake. Amazing prizes will also be raffled throughout the evening.

Art for All Exhibition Opening Reception

Be the first to experience the new exhibition Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America. The exhibition features paintings and sculptures by Swedish-American artists from the late-19th and early-20th centuries. ASHM Curator, Christopher Malone, will discuss the artwork and history in the exhibition throughout the evening. Come enjoy beautiful impressionist artwork at this free event with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Family Frolic at the Philadelphia Flower Show

ASHM is proud to once again be a part of the 2022 PHS Flower Show, "In Full Bloom". The Philadelphia Flower Show will be taking place in FDR Park from June 11-19, 2022.

This year ASHM is participating in the Family Frolic on Sunday, Jun 19th. This day is full of free activities for families. Stop by the ASHM table to make tissue-paper flower crowns and learn about Swedish Midsommar traditions. Families can also visit our Pippi room inside the Museum to play and read Scandinavian children's books.

Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America

The American Swedish Historical Museum is proud to present Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Swedish-American artists in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. This colorful and emotive impressionist art reflects its own time, interprets nature and landscape, and is independent of artificial conventions while keeping Swedish folk traditions alive.

Virtual Field Trip Friday: Zorn Museum

Take a break from your day, whether at home or work, to be immersed in a Scandinavian cultural experience. This interactive virtual tour is presented over Zoom and is 45 minutes long 12:15 – 1:00 pm with time for live Q&A . $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers, registration is required.

 

Museum Director Johan Cederlund will give a guided tour through the Zorn Museum, presenting the artist and some of his most iconic works.

Midsommarfest

Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most important holidays and a day to rejoice in the coming of summer at a time when daylight is at its longest. Join us at the American Swedish Historical Museum to celebrate this unique Swedish tradition at Misommarfest on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Family Earth Day

Join us on the Museum terrace for activities for the whole family to celebrate Earth Day! Families can read books about being green, learn about composting and create recycled crafts. Earth Day is the perfect time to introduce sustainability and recycling practices to children.

This program is free. Museum admission is free for the day.