Culture comes alive during the many events hosted by the American Swedish Historical Museum throughout the year. Join us and discover the food, music and holidays of Sweden, experience our newest exhibitions or check out of educational programs for both children and adults.

Dance the Night Away at ASHMs ExtrABBAganza Dance party THIS Saturday, March 21st from 7:00–10:00 PM!

Philadelphia Histories Month Free Guided Tours

Grand Hall
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11:00 am & 1:30 pm

In honor of Philadelphia Histories Month, don’t miss guided tours of the American Swedish Historical Museum on this Free Second Sunday! The tours will highlight Swedish connections to the Philadelphia area from the New Sweden Colony (1638-1655) to naturalist Pehr Kalm’s expedition in the Delaware Valley (1748-1751) to feminist, author, and abolitionist Fredrika Bremer’s travels in the city (1849-51).

Tours will begin in the Museum Grand Hall at 11am and 1:30pm and will last approximately one hour.

Walk-ins are welcome as space allows, but RSVP to reserve your spot! Museum admission and guided tours are free.