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.
Join us this month to celebrate Norway's Constitution Day on the 17th of May! Families will learn about this Norwegian holiday and culture, do a parade through the Museum, and enjoy flag crafts.
You can pre-register below or pay at the door.
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.
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.
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.
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!
ASHM is proud to partner with the World Affairs Council to present this hybrid event of a conversation on U.S- Sweden relations. Camilla Mellander, the Consul General of Sweden in New York, will give her insights into business and trade between the US and Sweden and the importance of cultural promotion between nations for the Northeast US corridor. With time for audience Q&A, the audience will have to opportunity to dive deeper into these topics and others. The Council’s Diplochat series is presented by the Satell Family Foundation.
Support ASHM through our annual online auction. Bidding will be open from April 15th at noon through April 29th at 8 pm. Our auction has a variety of items from local experiences, gift cards, as well as Scandinavian books, art, glassworks, and craft items. Don't miss out on these great items and your chance to support ASHM.
Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions and visit our exhibition Flying to Blåkulla: Letters from an Easter Witch. Children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, and take part in an egg hunt. Free for members and children 2 years and under, $10 per non-member. Pay at the door.
Take a break from your day, whether at home or work, to be immersed in a Scandinavian cultural experience. Each field trip experience is 45 minutes long and presented over Zoom. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers, registration is required.