The phenomenon of aurora borealis can be seen across many arctic countries and certainly lights up the sky in northern Sweden. Join us for Toddler Time as we read Roaring, Boring Alice by P.K. Merski, make colorful crafts, and do a color mixing science experiment!
The American Swedish Historical Museum is Philly's Best Museum - again!
ASHM has been voted the Best Museum in Philadelphia again this year! ASHM has won Best Museum in Metro Philadelphia's Philly Best contest for 2024, in addition to being voted Best Museum in the Philadelphia Inquirer's Philly Favorites 2024 contest.
The Museum previously won Best Museum in Metro Philly's Best in 2021.
The American Swedish Historical Museum won GOLD for “Best Museum” in the Philadelphia Inquirer’s
Philly Favorites contest!
This marks the second time that ASHM has been voted the Best Museum by the community. The Museum previously won Best Museum in Metro Philadelphia’s Philly’s Best Contest in 2021.
The Ebba Sparre Sauna Collective is a temporary sauna operating at the Museum from December 2024 through March 2025.
The Ebba Sparre Sauna Collective is a temporary sauna operating at the Museum from December 2024 through March 2025.
The Ebba Sparre Sauna Collective is a temporary sauna operating at the Museum from December 2024 through March 2025.
Outdoor saunas are coming to ASHM right after Christmas!
The Ebba Sparre Sauna Collective is a temporary sauna operating at the Museum from December 2024 through March 2025.
In this lecture series, explore the fascinating history of the New Sweden Colony and the legacy the settlement and its people had on Philadelphia and beyond. The lectures will be held monthly from January through April. The first three will be held via Zoom, and the last lecture in April will be at the American Swedish Historical Museum.
Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions. Children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting, and take part in an egg hunt.
Members and kids under 2: Free, Kids 2-12: $5, Seniors/Students: $10, Adults: $15.
Join ASHM for a virtual tour of the Bubs factory! We will learn about the company's history and have a live Q&A with Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Director Niclas Arnelin. This is your chance to learn all about the famous Swedish candy brand that has swept the world in popularity.