Learn about Swedish animals at this month’s Toddler Time! Explore our new Swedish Folk Weavings exhibit to find hidden animals, listen to Annie’s Wild Animals by Jan Brett, and try out different animal activities and crafts.
Are you a crafter/maker or do you know someone who is? The American Swedish Historical Museum invites those who would like to demonstrate or sell their hemslöjd, or handmade, crafts at our July 14th Craft Fair and Demonstration Day!
The event will take place on Sunday, July 14th from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. when the museum is open to the public on our monthly Free Second Sunday date. The event will feature crafts, family activities, and food.
Our Spring Ting Online Auction will open on April 27th and close at 8pm on May 3rd. This online auction has a different selection of items than our in-person Silent Auction at Spring Ting on May 4th.
Our online auction makes it possible for ASHM supporters to participate no matter where you are. Encourage your friends and family to bid too! Bidding is easy to do online or via text.
Check back for a link to the online auction when it opens.
Spend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside Swedish-inspired eats!
SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. There is no better way to pass a summer evening than tasting new beers, ciders and more, challenging friends to unique games, and dancing the night away to great music. Amazing prizes will also be raffled throughout the evening to support the museum.
Join us at the Spring Ting Dinner and Auction to celebrate our 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award Honoree, chef Ulrika Bengtsson. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a three-course dinner by Jeffery A. Miller Catering.
Join us for this free virtual lecture on May 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm CET
Please join us on Saturday, June 22nd at 4 pm to hoist the maypole, dance in celebration, and eat smörgåstårta! Admission to the event includes traditional folk music by the Last Chance duo, family activities, and full access to the Museum. Food and flower crowns will be available for purchase.
Tickets are available at the gate or pre-purchase using the link below. The event will be held rain or shine under our event tent on the Museum Terrace. Glad midsommar!
Get ready for a fun night out!
Kristin Pickell of Pickells and Posies will lead a guided class on how to make your floral arrangements pop. The event includes a guided tour of our Swedish Folk Weavings exhibition for floral inspiration, a vase and all materials, and a Scandinavian dessert charcuterie board!
Space is limited so register early to get your spot.
All ASHM members are invited to this exclusive discussion group. This month, we get a behind-the-scenes peek at the history and restoration of the Soldyrkaren (Sun Worshiper) sculpture by Swedish Sculptor Ida Thoresen.
Join us for a Free Family Day! In collaboration with FDR Park and the Dandelion Project, we will have family-friendly activities and crafts inside and outside of the Museum to help us take care of the Earth! Programs include paper making and solar printing workshops, a pollinator identification activity, wildflower planting, recycled material building, and more.
Walk-ins are welcome but help us plan with your RSVP.