The American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia is the oldest Swedish Museum in the United States. Founded in 1926, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Swedish and Swedish-American cultural heritage and traditions for nearly 80 years. The Museum is a place where Swedes, Swedish-Americans, and people of all nationalities who appreciate Swedish contributions to history, art, architecture, music, science and technology can come together.
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The Museum is located in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park in South Philadelphia, near the sports complex. The Museum today consists of 12 permanent galleries, one changing exhibition gallery, and a library.
The Museum is open Tuesday - Friday, 10 to 4. Saturday and Sunday between 12 and 4. During times of inclement weather, please call the museum at (215) 389-1776 to see if we are open.
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The Museum is handicapped accessible.
Please call 215-389-1776 ahead of time to get access to the handicap entrance.
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Upcoming events |
Spring Ting March 20th 6pm Easter Craft Workshop and Egg Hunt March 28th 2-4pm Genealogy Club Meeting April 17th 12-3pm Spring Cooking Class April 24th 10:30am-2pm Valborg April 30th 7pm |
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