A Crayfish Dinner is a cultural staple marking Swedish summer. This year ASHM is thrilled to continue this tradition with our outdoor experience. Come and enjoy a summer evening on the Museum terrace while indulging in event favorites including dill seasoned crayfish, Swedish meatballs, fingerling potatoes, Swedish cheese pie, an assortment of salads, crispbread and cheese, and seasonal desserts.
Although we cannot gather as a group at the Museum this year, ASHM can still help bring the spirit of Midsommar to your home! ASHM Midsommar-To-Go Bags contain all kinds of things to make your Swedish Midsommar special.
Bring your whole family down to the Museum for a fun filled day! Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions. Children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting, and an egg hunt. Free for members and children 2 years and under, $10 for non-members. Pay at the door.
Toddler Time is our specially designed program for children ages 18 months to 4 years old, where each session helps young minds grow through interactive stories, engaging hands-on activities and social interaction. A monthly program, it occurs every third Tuesday of the month.
Admission is $5 per child or free for Museum Household Members. There is no charge for accompanying caregivers. Pay at the door.
Toddler Time is our specially designed program for children ages 18 months to 4 years old, where each session helps young minds grow through interactive stories, engaging hands-on activities and social interaction. A monthly program, it occurs every third Tuesday of the month.
Admission is $5 per child or free for Museum Household Members. There is no charge for accompanying caregivers. Pay at the door.
Join Curator Trevor Brandt and take a closer look at the Museum’s collection of folk art, contrasted with images of queens, kings and presidents as we discuss the meaning and symbolism in both genres. Tours are $15 for non-members, $5 for members, drinks and light refreshments included.
Treat yourself to a rich semla, a cream and almond paste filled Swedish pastry, along with a cup of hot coffee and a Swedish film. Semlor are often eaten before the start of lent, the Swedish version of “Fat Tuesday.” Event tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. Ticket price includes one semla, additional semlor are $6 each. Walk-in welcome or pre-register by phone or online by February 3rd.
Break out bell bottoms and platform shoes! What better place to celebrate the iconic music of ABBA than the American Swedish Historical Museum. DJ Robert Drake will spin the throwbacks as everyone lets out their inner Dancing Queen. Highlights of the evening will include a dancing and costume contest along with a few surprises! Tickets include food, cash bar. Be sure to register early before tickets sell out! $30 members, $35 non-members. Costumes are welcome, but not required.
ASHM invites you to join us for an exclusive evening featuring a multicourse tasting menu prepared by Swedish Embassy Chef Frida Johansson. The Chef’s tasting menu will feature local, seasonally inspired Nordic ingredients. Each course will be introduced by Chef Frida who will share her creative insights on the elements of cuisine. Don’t miss this exclusive dining experience! The event is all inclusive, $115 members $130 nonmembers. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Registration deadline February 26th.
Toddler Time is our specially designed program for children ages 18 months to 4 years old, where each session helps young minds grow through interactive stories, engaging hands-on activities and social interaction.
Toddler Time is a monthly program, every third Tuesday of the Month. Admission is $5 per child or free for Museum Household Members. There is no charge for accompanying caregivers.