ABBA’s back, and so are we! What better place to celebrate the iconic music of ABBA than the American Swedish Historical Museum’s 2nd Annual ExtrABBAganza Dance Party. Highlights of the evening include a dancing and costume contest and live performance by Summer St. Cartier, Cherry St. Cartier, Morgan Morgan Morgan, and Amerie Jameson! The event will be held outside on the Museum Terrace with limited capacity.
ASHM welcomes the Villain Arts Tattoo Convention to Philadelphia with an evening reception to view the exhibition Tattoo: Identity Through Ink. Artists, fans, and body art culture enthusiasts are welcome to gather for this reception exploring the Museum and exhibition. Tattoo: Identity Through Ink tells the story of why people have adorned their bodies with tattoos for more than 5,000 years and highlights influential artists such as Amund Dietzel, the “Master of Milwaukee,” and Crazy Philadelphia Eddie.
Pea Soup To-Go is back by popular demand! Warm-up on a chilly winter’s night with a bowl of Swedish yellow pea soup and traditional trimmings. The dinner package for two includes one quart of Pea Soup, a wedge of Prästost XO Swedish cheese, a package of Crispbread, spicy Swedish mustard, Swedish pancakes, and lingonberry sauce. To-go dinner packages are $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Additional quarts of soup may be purchased for $10. Pre-registration is required.
Treat yourself to a rich semla (a Swedish pastry filled with cream and almond paste). Semlor are often eaten before the start of lent, the Swedish version of "Fat Tuesday." This year the Auxiliary will continue the tradition with advanced semlor order and pick-up. Semlor are $6 each and quantities are limited.
Have you heard the news? The American Swedish Historical Museum was voted Best Museum by Metro Philly readers in the Metro Philly's first Best of contest!
Join us at the museum as our new exhibition opens. Gain a new perspective on Museum exhibitions with a guided tour. The tour will include current galleries and the new exhibition Tattoo: Identity Through Ink. $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Tours are offered at 1pm and 3pm. Space is limited; pre-registration is required.
Gather virtually with fellow ASHM members and explore the branches of your Swedish ancestry. Genealogy Club is a benefit of ASHM membership.
The phenomenon of aurora borealis can be seen across many arctic countries and certainly light up the sky in northern Sweden. Join us for Toddler Time as we read Roaring, Boring Alice by P.K. Merski, dance in a color ballet, and do color mixing science experiments! Toddler Time is Free for ASHM members and 5$ per non-member child, accompanying adult is free.
*Please note that ASHM requires all persons over the age of 2 to wear a mask in the Museum.
It’s crucial to pick the right clothes to keep warm in winter. Join us as we read The Hat by Jan Brett and explore some of Sweden’s cold-weather clothing. Toddlers will have fun playing interactive games based on the animal characters from the book and learn about dressing for cold weather.
All ASHM members are invited to this exclusive discussion group. Museum members will have the opportunity to gather as friends to socialize, learn more about the organization, and get a behind-the-scenes peek at collection objects and exhibits. This month we will discuss people’s favorite Scandinavian recipes. This members-only program is free and held over Zoom.