Join us for a Free Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Families can learn about Norwegian culture with craft activities throughout the Museum galleries. Try out Norwegian folk art styles and experience some of early Scandinavian Viking life.
Walk-ins are welcome but help us plan with your RSVP.
Summer means spending time in nature, getting together with friends and family, and of course, putting on funny hats and bibs to eat crayfish! What, you have never tasted a crayfish or decorated your outdoor space with red crustaceans, paper lanterns, and sung a drinking song at the top of your lungs? Well, the Swedes would say you are missing out on one of the most enjoyable traditions of summer!
After an incredible 14-year run, the time has come to retire this iconic ASHM event!
As this summer marks the last Smörgåsbeer, we want to give it the farewell it deserves and skål together one last time! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, July 26.
Gather your friends and participate in all your favorite Smörgåsbeer traditions, including trying new drinks, playing Scandinavian yard games, taking a quiz walk around the Museum, eating delicious food, winning great raffle prizes, and dancing the night away with Philadelphia’s own DJ Robert Drake!
Rooted in the folk traditions of the Dalarna region, hand-carved and painted wooden horses are known in Sweden as Dalahäst (singular) or Dalahästar (plural). This in-person workshop offers an immersive journey into the cultural legacy of this cherished Swedish symbol.
Everyone has fun summer traditions and that’s no exception for people in Sweden. This month at Toddler Time we will read the book Summer in Sweden by Anette Henningson and learn about the great outdoor activities families enjoy together. Kids will also have some summer fun by “fishing” and “picnicking” on our terrace and going on a nature walk
Join us as we explore different ways to make colorful art inspired by works in Through the Eyes of Philadelphia New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. We will read an art story and explore the exhibit to learn about different kinds of art, then kids can make mosaic pictures, try print making, and create their own collage!
The Spring Ting Online Auction is now open! The auction runs through 8pm on Friday, May 2nd.
Our beloved annual Spring Ting Online Auction is one of our most anticipated fundraising events, and it’s back with an exciting lineup! From Philadelphia experiences and gift cards to favorite local spots to Scandinavian glass, art, and antiques - there’s something for everyone!
Every bid and donation helps us continue hosting meaningful programs and special events for our community.
As one of the nation’s premier shipbuilding and repair regions in the world, the Greater Philadelphia region has built many ships for the United States Navy. From the early days of the Continental Navy during the American Revolution to the nuclear-powered warships of the Cold War, these facilities were a critical component of the Navy’s operations in defending America and its allies abroad. This exhibit showcases some of these ships, the people that helped build them, and their role in defending America.
Join us for a pop-up Swedish language class opportunity! This language class session is open to all and will focus on pronunciation. The melody in the Swedish language is often something that people like. Why does it sound like a melody when you speak Swedish? The melody, or the intonation in the spoken language depends on for example, word accents, emphasis or stress on vowels or consonants in a word.
Materials will be provided (PDF and photocopies). You only need to bring your pen and notepad! Classes will be held via Zoom.
Join ASHM, the National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN), and Navy officials for a grand opening reception.
This guest-curated exhibition explores the production of American naval ships in the Delaware Valley. NMUSN Curator Gordon Calhoun and ASHM Curator Brett Peters will circulate in the exhibit throughout the evening to discuss this fascinating aspect of industrial naval history and its Swedish connections.