Museum members are invited to have their children participate in our annual Lucia performances on December 4th and 5th. The performances take place at 11 am and 2 pm. They are sure to have fun dressing up as tomtar, pepparkakor, folk dancers, star boys, as well as Lucia and her attendants while singing traditional Swedish Christmas songs. Attendance at both rehearsals is required. Registration closes on November 5th. Not a member yet? Join Here.
Be sure to join us this month and see the museum decked out in its holiday splendor! Toddlers and families will get into the spirit by learning about the tradition of Jultomte. We will read “Little Tomte’s Christmas Wish” by Inkeri Karvonen and Hannu Taina.
Free for members. $5 per non-member child, accompanying adults are free.
The weaving of rya rugs began in Scandinavia centuries ago, join us with the instructor, Melinda Byrd. In this virtual class held over Zoom, you will learn about rya using supplies and techniques that do not require a loom. During this workshop, you will create a 16” x 16” introductory rya project. You can choose your color scheme from 6 color combinations of vintage Lundgren Rya virgin wool yarn. pictured to the left. Instructions will be enclosed to orient you but you can look forward to our online class with additional tips and tricks as well as some simple design elements.
Get cozy at the ASHM with our special Museum & Glögg Tour! Join us for our general gallery tour and learn about Scandinavian holiday traditions. Then enjoy some glögg, Swedish pepparkaka and Danish aebleskiver. between the tours. We are offering two tour time slots at 4 pm and 6 pm. The glögg reception will be at 5 pm, either after or before your tour. $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
This event is now sold out. Please see our events page for other tour opportunities.
ASHM is happy to partner again with CraftNOW Create! ASHM will be sharing about recycling and sustainability in Sweden with our craft: Plarn Woven Bowls.
This year Smith Memorial Playground is hosting CraftNOW Create outside on their beautiful campus. Demonstrations and take-home kits will be set up on their wrap-around porch and immediately in front of the Playhouse. Most projects are ideal for elementary-aged students.
Learn more at Craftnowphila.org
Fall is an exciting time of year with the weather changing and we have fall feasts! Join us for a harvest time with Moomin as we read “Moomin and the Golden Leaf” by Tove Jansson. Children will learn about the changing seasons and make their own harvest feast with play food. It will be a yummy and fun time!
Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will be selling holiday foods and sweets for your refreshment. Enjoy daily Lucia processions at 11 am and 2 pm and live holiday music throughout the day.
Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will be selling holiday foods and sweets for your refreshment. Enjoy daily Lucia processions at 11 am and 2 pm and live holiday music throughout the day.
This month at Toddler Time families will get to explore ASHM’s newest exhibit American by Craft: The Furniture of Olof Althin and see the amazing things that can be built from wood. We will read “Harvey the Carpenter” by Swedish children’s author Lars Klinting to get an introduction to basic tools. Children will play with toy tools and even make their own wooden picture frames to take home!
Toddler Time is free for members and $5 per non-member child. You can register below or pay at the door.
Join us for our second Plogging in FDR Park! We are excited to partner with the FDR Park staff to help keep our park beautiful. Plogging is a Swedish craze in which you pick up trash while exercising. This event is free but please register below.