From the age of the Vikings to the settlers of the New Sweden Colony (1638-1655), to contemporary issues in Scandinavian society, the American Swedish Historical Museum will take you back in time and across the sea to learn the stories of Swedes in America.

The Art of the Brick™ Nathan Sawaya

Nathan Sawaya is a New York artist who creates artwork solely from standard LEGO brick and created many new works specifically for the exhibit featured at the American Swedish Historical Museum. Nearly one million colorful LEGO pieces transformed into whimsical and awe-inspiring images brought thousands of visitors to the museum in South Philadelphia during the autumn of 2008.

Exhibition no longer on display.

American Swedish Historical Museum - Art of the Brick exhibition

American Swedish Historical Museum - Art of the Brick exhibition