Like the more familiar Dala horses (dalahästar), Dala pigs (dalagrisar) have been hand-carved and painted in the Dalarna region of Sweden for generations. During this hands-on workshop, participants will paint their own Dala pig while learning the traditional art of Dala painting.
For this month's Third Thursday Virtual Program will provide a primer on Swedish-American actress Greta Garbo and the development of her star persona. With particular focus on the early years of career, we'll explore her origins in the Swedish silent film scene, her trek to Hollywood during an interwar boom of US-bound immigration, and the works that established her as an enigmatic icon of big-screen tragic romance.
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From the Empire State Building to Mount Rushmore to the Golden Gate Bridge, iconic landmarks across the United States were built in part by Nordic immigrants. Bring the whole family to spend the afternoon completing building challenges and creating your own impressive structures with LEGOs (a Danish invention!) and other materials.
Join us this month and see the Museum decked out in its holiday splendor! Toddlers and families will get into the spirit by learning about fun Swedish holiday traditions such as St. Lucia Day, Pepparkakor, and Jultomte. We will read Lucia Morning in Sweden by Ewa Rydåker and experience this special Swedish tradition!
Celebrate fall at Toddler Time! Kids will learn about the changing seasons and different foods we eat at this time of year. Make a pretend meal and take home a fall leaf craft!
Find out what you can build at this month’s Toddler Time! Listen to “Harvey the Carpenter” by Swedish children’s author Lars Klinting to get an introduction to basic tools, and then explore the museum to see different things we can build. Kids will try out different building materials and make a project to take home.
Learn letters and numbers with ASHM! Kids will listen to an alphabet story and practice counting around the Museum. Try out different number and letter tactile activities and take home a stamping craft!
Children who visit the museum love to see our larger than life wooden Dala horse sculpture! This month at Toddler Time, kids will learn why the Dala horse is an iconic symbol of Sweden. Listen to a story, go on a Dala horse hunt through the galleries, and even paint your own Dala horse!
Join ASHM Curator Brett Peters for guided gallery tours at 11 AM and 2 PM, featuring our special exhibition, From Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation & Impact.
Whether you're hosting out-of-town guests or simply haven’t had a chance to explore the new exhibit, now is the perfect opportunity to stop by! Best of all, tours are included with regular museum admission or free for museum members!
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.
Registration:
Fall 2026 Semester: $200 for ASHM Members/$250 for Non-members
A discount is offered if you register for the fall and spring semesters together! $380 for ASHM Members/$480 for Non-members.