Family Frolic at the Philadelphia Flower Show

ASHM is proud to once again be a part of the 2022 PHS Flower Show, "In Full Bloom". The Philadelphia Flower Show will be taking place in FDR Park from June 11-19, 2022.

This year ASHM is participating in the Family Frolic on Sunday, Jun 19th. This day is full of free activities for families. Stop by the ASHM table to make tissue-paper flower crowns and learn about Swedish Midsommar traditions. Families can also visit our Pippi room inside the Museum to play and read Scandinavian children's books.

Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America

The American Swedish Historical Museum is proud to present Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Swedish-American artists in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. This colorful and emotive impressionist art reflects its own time, interprets nature and landscape, and is independent of artificial conventions while keeping Swedish folk traditions alive.

Virtual Field Trip Friday: Zorn Museum

Take a break from your day, whether at home or work, to be immersed in a Scandinavian cultural experience. This interactive virtual tour is presented over Zoom and is 45 minutes long 12:15 – 1:00 pm with time for live Q&A . $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers, registration is required.

 

Museum Director Johan Cederlund will give a guided tour through the Zorn Museum, presenting the artist and some of his most iconic works.

Midsommarfest

Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most important holidays and a day to rejoice in the coming of summer at a time when daylight is at its longest. Join us at the American Swedish Historical Museum to celebrate this unique Swedish tradition at Misommarfest on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Family Earth Day

Join us on the Museum terrace for activities for the whole family to celebrate Earth Day! Families can read books about being green, learn about composting and create recycled crafts. Earth Day is the perfect time to introduce sustainability and recycling practices to children.

This program is free. Museum admission is free for the day.

Earth Week Plogging

Join us to celebrate Earth Day with Plogging in FDR Park! We are excited to partner with the FDR Park to help keep our natural space beautiful. Plogging is a Swedish craze in which you pick up trash while exercising. This event is free.

Meet by ASHM gate at 10 am. Bring gloves if you have them, trash pickers and bags will be provided. This event is rain or shine.

Virtual Members Discussion: The Swedish Easter Witch Tradition

All ASHM members are invited to this exclusive discussion. Museum members have the opportunity to socialize, learn about the organization, and get a behind-the-scenes peek of our collection and exhibits. This month members will get a virtual guided tour of our exhibit, Flying to Blåkulla: Letters from an Easter Witch. This members-only program is free and held over Zoom.

Click below to register for the program or become a member today!