The American Swedish Historical Museum is proud to partner with nutritionist and cook book author Amy von Sydow Green to bring her expertly crafted recipes and knowledge straight to your kitchen! Amy will lead participants through each recipe step-by-step via this Zoom Cook-A-Long program answering your questions along the way.
Do you have a travel bug but COVID is keeping you from the world? ASHM is exited to bring the world to you with our new Virtual Field Trip Friday program series! Each month we partner with museums throughout the U.S. and Scandinavia to bring their exhibits and collections to you. The program is 45 minutes long over the lunch hour so you can take a break from your day, whether at home or work, to be immersed in a Scandinavian cultural experience.
The Dalahäst or Dala Horse is perhaps one of the most iconic symbols of Sweden. These hand-carved and painted wooden figures were historically a children’s toy but over time evolved into iconic folk-art from the Dalarna province. A symbol of welcome and friendship, Dala Horses have become collectable and come in a wide range of sizes and colors.
Do you have a travel bug but COVID is keeping you from the world? ASHM is exited to bring the world to you with our Virtual Field Trip Friday program series! Each month we partner with museums throughout the U.S. and Scandinavia to bring their exhibits and collections to you. The program is 45 minutes long over the lunch hour so you can take a break from your day, whether at home or work, to be immersed in a Scandinavian cultural experience.
Do you have a travel bug but COVID is keeping you from the world? ASHM is exited to bring the world to you with our new Virtual Field Trip Friday program series! Each month we will partner with museums throughout the U.S. and Scandinavia to bring their exhibits and collections to you. The program is 45 minutes long over the lunch hour so you can take a break from your day, whether at home or work, to be immersed in a Scandinavian cultural experience.
January is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, a hot drink, and friends for an interesting conversation. ASHM is excited to host a book discussion on The All-Night Sun: A Novel by Diane Zinna. The event will feature the author herself who will share her inspiration for the story and provide deeper insights on the characters and themes. Please bring your questions and prepare to participate in this one of a kind conversation. The program is free for Museum members and $5 for nonmembers. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Treat yourself to a rich semla (a Swedish pastry filled with cream and almond paste) along with a hot cup of coffee and a film. Semlor are often eaten before the start of lent, the Swedish version of "Fat Tuesday."
Join us for a last chance look at the exhibition From Fairy Tale to Fantasy: The Art of Gustaf Tenggren. This tour will virtually walk you through the exhibition to understand themes of Tenggren's work and explore the influence of his Swedish upbringing in his art. This tour is free to members and $10 for non-members. Follow the link below to register.
The weather outside is frightful so staying home is so delightful! For our toddler time this month we will be exploring what winter is like in Sweden. Join us as we read Trouble with Trolls by Jan Brett and have winter fun indoors with snowflake crafts and activities. This month we will be doing our toddler time live on Zoom and are asking families to register below. This program is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. You can pick up free craft kits from January 12th-18th during our public hours or download the PDFs at home.
This year ASHM is offering a to-go Pea Soup dinner you can enjoy from your own home with an added virtual component to experience the camaraderie of an evening with new friends. The to-go dinner will be available for pick up from the Museum and participants will receive a link to join a communal Zoom dinner online. Swedish Ambassador, Karin Olofsdotter, will open the evening with a welcome address and then participants will be assigned to breakout rooms for a small group dining experience.