Don’t miss the opening of A Century in the Making: 100 Years of ASHM - Saturday, May 10th!

Book Fair & Family Fun Day

To celebrate our newest exhibition highlighting Swedish illustrator Gustaf Tenggren, ASHM is hosting a Book Fair and Family Fun Day! This is a free outdoor event on the Museum's terrace with plenty of space for physical distancing. Each child attending will receive a free Golden Book! Admission is Free.

Activities include craft stations and a story corner where young readers can build literacy skills by reading The Poky Little Puppy to dogs from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program: Future Service Dogs!

Exhibit Opening: From Fairy Tale To Fantasy: The Art of Gustaf Tenggren

Join us for the opening of From Fairy Tale To Fantasy: The Art of Gustaf Tenggren. This is your chance to see original sketches and paintings of Snow White, Pinocchio, The Poky Little Puppy, and many more! Visitors will be asked to sign up for a gallery time-slot upon arrival and will be allowed entry every half hour to get an up close and personal look at these amazing illustrations.

From Fairy Tale to Fantasy: The Art of Gustaf Tenggren

You are probably familiar with Gustaf Tenggren’s art without even knowing his name. This exhibit charts Tenggren’s career in the United States—from his early successes in New York to his time at Walt Disney Studios and eventual retirement in Maine.

Tenggren’s art is magical, atmospheric, moody, and enchanting. Such qualities endeared the young artist to Nordic publishers in the early 1900s for children’s books such as “Among Gnomes and Trolls” or the tales of the Brothers Grimm.

Around the World: The Global Curiosities of Carl Otto Lindberg

Around the World: The Global Curiosities of Carl Otto Lindberg explores the life of a Swedish-American mining engineer. Born near Stockholm, Carl Otto Lindberg (1879 - 1960) immigrated to the United States as a young man, after attending the Royal Swedish War Academy. After graduating from the Michigan College of Mines in 1906, he entered the mining business. Lindberg spent the height of his career as the head of the Gold Fields American Development Company.

Around the World: The Global Curiosities of Carl Otto Lindberg! Virtual Exhibit Opening

Join ASHM virtually for the opening of Around the World: The Global Curiosities of Carl Otto Lindberg! This exhibit presents the exotic collection of a Swedish-American who sailed around the globe in the early 1900s, opening mines and developing American strategic resources. Curatorial intern, Olivia Armandroff, will give a virtual talk of the exhibit. Attendance is free; register to receive the Zoom link.

Last Chance Tour with Trevor

ASHM Curator Trevor Brandt is headed on to new challenges in Chicago to earn his Ph.D at the end of September. Because the last few months at ASHM have been unprecedented and we were unable to offer frequent tours, Trevor is leading three tour groups through the permanent galleries before his departure. Take this chance to say goodbye!

Tickets are $15 per person, pre-registration is required.

Virtual Swedish Language Class

Learning a new language is a fun and exciting challenge. The shelter in place orders during the first half of the year left a lot of people with spare time to learn new skills. If learning to speak Swedish is on your list, then joining our new online Swedish Language program may be the perfect option for you! Whether you are brand new to Swedish, have some experience and want to learn more, or you are looking for conversation partners, there is a class option tailored to your level.

SmörgåsBeer in Your Backyard!

Summer is the perfect time to experience Scandinavian culture by trying new drinks with friends in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Each July, the American Swedish Historical Museum hosts SmörgåsBeer, which brings people together to experience local and international beers and enjoy Scandinavian food. This year COVID-19 has changed the way we can gather, but not what we enjoy.                                                               

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