For members of the Museum, membership groups organize and run Museum events throughout the year and continuously provide support to the Museum. Volunteering is a wonderful way for members to share Swedish interests and traditions.

• The Auxiliary

  The Auxiliary began in 1935 and has a rich history of supporting the Museum. It hosts the ASHM Lucia Festival and Christmas Market (Julmarknad) in December and three luncheons a year.
  Email the Auxiliary!

• Midsommarklubben

  Midsommarklubben is the Swedish-speaking volunteer group that meets Tuesday evenings once a month from September to June. Meetings are conducted in Swedish and include a variety of programs, videos and speakers. Midsommarklubben hosts the annual ASHM Midsommarfest in June and the Lucia Julbord (Christmas Dinner) in December.
  Email Midsommarklubben!

• Northern Lights

  The Museum is pleased to launch this new event series created for young professionals by the museum's young members. Past events include a Fashion and Design Showcase with H&M and IKEA products, celebration of Swedish music, 2003 host of the Philly FUNN Fest, and a Halloween Party for children.
  Email Northern Lights!


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• Genealogy Club

  ASHM members interested in researching their Swedish and Swedish-American ancestors began the Genealogy Club in September 1994. The group meets one evening every other month. Meetings are open to the public and include lectures, discussions and time to share information.
  Email the Genealogy Club!

• Swedish Museum Singers
  The Swedish Museum Singers like to distinguish themselves by learning and performing native Swedish folk songs. The choir performs annually for the Christmas and Valborg celebrations, and rehearses weekly at the Museum.
  Email the Swedish Museum Singers!
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• Pea Soup Committee

  This volunteer group comes together every winter to organize and run the annual Pea Soup and Punsch Dinner held in January.
  Email the Pea Soup Committee!