This month Museum members will get an introductory guided look at our new exhibition Karin Larsson: Let the Hand Be Seen as we discuss the artwork of both her and her husband Carl Larsson, and their influence on the Swedish world of art.
This members-only program is free and held over Zoom. Not a member? Not a problem, you can sign up for a membership while registering!
The American Swedish Historical Museum is honored to debut the artistic work of Karin Larsson for the first time in America!
While weaving rugs for the Larsson family’s home, a weaver happened to make a mistake urging Karin Larsson to remark “Continue… let the hand be seen”.
Take a break from your day, whether at home or work, to be immersed in a Scandinavian Cultural experience. This month we will be visiting the Dalarna Museum in Falun Sweden, the regional home of the iconic Dala Horse. Join us as we dig into the history of the area and the museum's vast collection of textiles, furniture, and folk art.
The program is one hour and is presented over Zoom. $5 for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. Registration is required.
Learning a new language is a fun and exciting challenge. Whether you are brand new to Swedish or Finnish, 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.
ASHM members are welcome to join us for our in-person annual meeting where we will present this year's Amandus Johnson Volunteer Service Award to Görel Bengtzon and Roman Hrycushko. Attendees are invited to stay for a reception and the dedication of ASHM's new piano in memory of Virginia Swedberg. This will also be a great chance to view the Radically Marimekko exhibition before it closes.
Thoughts of fall invoke brightly colored leaves, crisp air, and getting cozy with warm textiles. What better place to experience all that fall has to offer than a trip through New England in September to visit Scandinavian textile artists?
Come along to meet Pippi Longstocking, Sweden's famous children's book character created by Astrid Lindgren. Families will learn to be thing-finders like Pippi and visit Villa Villekulla in our playroom.
Toddler Time is free for members and $5 for non-member children.
Get your motor running with this month’s Toddler Time! Kids will explore all modes of transportation and the ways people get around in Sweden. Kids will get to race cars on our velocity ramps, explore a cityscape, float a boat, and make their own transportation art project to take home.
Toddler Time is free for members and $5 per non-member child.
Get a taste of Swedish summer at our annual Crayfish Party! Enjoy a buffet of crayfish and Swedish meatballs, along with potatoes, cheese pie, cucumber and beet salads, desserts, and a glass of aquavit, all outside under our beautifully decorated tent. $50 for ASHM and SACC Philadelphia members and $60 for non-members. Register online by August 14th.
ASHM is proud to participate again in WAWA Welcome's America Free Museum Day. ASHM will be open to the public on June 30th from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm with free admission to all visitors.
Learn more about events and celebrations here: https://july4thphilly.com/