Keep the holiday fun going all weekend long with a visit to the American Swedish Historical Museum on Monday, July 6!
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.
Did you know that ASHM was established at a time when radios were considered cutting-edge technology, eggs cost 56 cents a dozen, and Henry Ford had just introduced the five-day, 40-hour workweek? Founded in 1926 during the United States' 150th anniversary celebration, ASHM has spent the last century bearing witness to the defining moments of the modern era and welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors, including notable figures such as Charles Lindbergh and Liv Ullmann.
Sweden is headed to the World Cup and there’s no better place to cheer on the home team than at the American Swedish Historical Museum!
Join us on June 20th at 1:00 PM as Sweden takes on the Netherlands in an exciting match you won’t want to miss. Experience every moment of the action on our big screen projector and sound system in the air-conditioned Josef Frank Gallery. Then keep the celebration going as your ticket includes access to our Midsommarfest following the match! Cheer on the team and follow up the excitement with lively dancing, yard games, and family activities!
Have you ever wondered where local Ancestral Indigenous trails from the 17th century are located?
Join ASHM and Bob Thomas for a free online presentation on not only where the trails used by Indigenous cultures were likely located, but also why they were built in certain locations and for what purposes, and where they networked throughout the New Sweden Colony. We’ll also learn to what extent some of them still survive in modern form.
Are you a crafter, maker, or person who loves to create things by hand? We want you! Don't miss the opportunity to be a vendor at the American Swedish Historical Museum's Lucia & Christmas Market.
The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 5th - 6th from 10 am – 4 pm with an optional additional sales opportunity on Friday evening December 4th. This pop-up shop will give vendors the chance to sell their work to an engaged community audience in South Philadelphia.
Pull up a chair and join us for an evening of New Nordic cuisine at the American Swedish Historical Museum. This special outdoor dinner is all about slowing down, sharing great food, and enjoying the simple beauty of a meal together.
The American Swedish Historical Museum is proud to participate with Wawa Welcome America to offer free museum admission on Sunday, June 29th, from 10:00-4:00 p.m.
Admission includes access to all of our galleries, including our newest exhibition, From Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation.
This month’s Third Thursday Virtual Program explores the origins of modern Scandinavia. While many people draw a straight line from the Viking Age to the present, this perspective oversimplifies a much more complex history.
Please join us on Saturday, June 20th at 4 pm to hoist the maypole, dance in celebration, and eat smörgåstårta!
Admission to the event includes traditional folk music by the Last Chance duo, family activities, and full access to the Museum. Food and flower crowns will be available for purchase.
Tickets available in advance or at the gate:
Nonmember - $12
Member - $8
Children 5-12 - $5
Children Under 5 - Free
Pre-registration is closed. Tickets are still available at the door.
There are so many ways we can get from place to place! Explore different kinds of transportation as we learn about vehicles that go on land, in the air, and in the water through fun games, activities, and crafts.