The act of taking a sauna is an inherent part of Finnish culture. Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland explores the Finnish sauna tradition with an interpretive sauna and objects as well as stories, photos, and videos shared with us from home and abroad. In addition, the exhibition highlights related sweating practices from other cultural groups around the world, including the Japanese and the Lakota in the United States.
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.
ASHM members from all over the country and world are invited to this exclusive discussion. This month members will get to meet the Museum’s new Curator, Brett Peters! Learn about his background and plans to get to know the organization. This is also your opportunity to introduce yourself and share the story of your special connection to ASHM.
This is a free event for ASHM members held via Zoom, please RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Not a member, no problem! You can join ASHM when registering for the event.
Join us for our in-person Annual Meeting to honor this year’s Amandus Johnson Volunteer Service Award winner Leonard Busby.
A light reception will follow the meeting with a chance to tour The Sweetest Side of Life: Swedish Candy and Confections and taste a variety of Swedish treats from the Sweetish Candy store mobile Pick-and-Mix wall! Plus, learn more about Swedish candy from Tyler Graybeal, owner of Sweetish Candy.
The act of taking a sauna is an inherent part of the Finnish culture. The tradition stretches back almost 10,000 years – the earliest examples of sauna culture are from 7,000 BC. Finns bring sauna wherever they go, including the United States, and the tradition still thrives in certain regions of America where many Finnish people have settled. Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland explores the Finnish sauna tradition with a model sauna and sauna objects as well as stories, photos, and videos shared with us from home and abroad.
Join us for Toddler Time all about music and sounds you can make! Listen to a music story and different kinds of Swedish music and try out some fun dances. Experiment with different instruments, and put together and decorate your own instrument to take home.
Learning a new language is a fun and exciting challenge. Whether you are brand new to Swedish, have some experience, want to learn more, or are looking for conversation partners, there is a class option tailored to your level! Classes are held online via Zoom and offered during a 10-week fall and spring semester.
Mondays, September 9th – November 11th
Click here to register for Swedish Beginners Part 1A 5:00-6:30 pm with Ann-Charlotte Lantz
The world is made up of shapes and that includes ASHM! This art inspired Toddler Time will help reinforce knowledge of shapes through an interactive story and a Museum shape hunt through our galleries. Kids will play shape matching games and explore other crafts and activities all about shapes!
Experience the wonderful world of fiber arts! This month at Toddler Time, families will explore our exhibition Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home and learn about how clothes are made. We will read a weaving story and practice fine motor skills with textile activities.
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!