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.

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.

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.

Learn about Swedish holiday traditions from the coziness of your living room! This virtual program will take participants on a highlights tour of ASHM featuring the traditions that make Swedish celebrations special followed by a guided tasting of Sjöeblom Winery’s expertly crafted glögg (mulled spiced wine) by native Swede and Napa Valley wine master Mike Sjöblom. This program is proudly presented in in partnership with the Philadelphia Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce. 

Craft steps out of the studio and into the hearts of Philadelphians with CraftNOW Create! This year organizers are creating 500 take-home kits filled with craft activities! These will be available for pick-up at various locations. On Saturday, November 7th, we will have an online virtual party with instructions from all of our contributors. Together, we will learn how to make monster heads in clay, dragonflies in wood, Swedish holiday gnomes and more.