The adventures of Sweden’s favorite storybook hero, Pippi Longstocking, come alive at the Museum. Enjoy tales from this beloved children’s series while traveling through the Museum galleries as a “thing-finder”, playing Pippi's favorite games like Don't Touch the Floor, and creating a Pippi craft to take home.
Participate in a Swedish holiday tradition – the Lucia festival. Lucia, the saint of light, has long been honored on December 13th, the longest night of the year. Children will learn the legend of Lucia, explore Swedish Christmas traditions, and experience the magic of a traditional Lucia procession. Don’t forget your camera!
Celebrate holidays the Swedish way! Even though we may celebrate some of the same holidays in the United States, Swedes have many unique traditions. From Midsommarfest, to Easter, to the Lucia festival before Christmas, children will participate in and discover how Swedish holidays differ from our own.
Did you know that the Swedes were the first Europeans to settle the Delaware Valley? This program focuses on the founding and legacy of the New Sweden Colony, established in 1638 along the Delaware River. Using Museum collections and hands-on artifacts, children will explore how and why the settlement began, learn more about Swedish relations with local Native Americans, and experience elements of colonial daily life, like making real butter!
Thanks to a grant from the William Penn Foundation, we are excited to announce our next exhibition collaboration with SEAMAAC titled Indivisible: Stories of Strength, an exploration of identity and culture among native and immigrant Philadelphians. This exhibition will feature a video series, collaborative art pieces, and new artwork in collage, ceramics, and photography created by artists from SEAMAAC’s art resiliency workshops led by artists Shira Walinsky, Marguerita Hagan, Eugenio Salas, and Donna Backues.
Join us on a cold winter’s day as we learn about arctic animals. We will read In Arctic Waters by Laura Crawford to discover the animals that swim in the Nordic seas and then play in some arctic waters of our own and make winter-inspired crafts.
Otto Moritz David Goldschmidt (August 21, 1829 – February, 24 1907) was a composer, conductor, pianist and educator originally from Hamburg, Germany. He gained renown across Europe for his lyrical compositions and virtuosic piano skills. Settling in England after marrying soprano Jenny Lind, Goldschmidt he became a notable conductor in London's music scene, conducting major venues and festivals, including the prestigious Crystal Palace concerts. His works include symphonies, chamber music, and lieder, blending romanticism with classical forms.
The seal is made of bronze and steal and was made in the 1600s in Sweden. The inscription reads, ‘’Christina Stora Sjötulls Cammares Sigill’’ (Christina Large Duty Chamber Seal), indicating that this official stamp was used to approve customs.
Crafted with precision by Colt’s Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Connecticut, this masterpiece boasts a .36 caliber, 6-shot cylinder, and a commanding 7 ½-inch barrel.
The revolver belonged to Nere Albert Elfwing, who was born in Sweden in 1832. Elfwing later moved to America and was employed at the Swedish Embassy in Washington.