Virtual Book Talk with the Author Hal Taylor about "Before Penn"

If you're looking for a book to read in quarantine, we might have one for you! ASHM is hosting a Zoom Q/A with Hal Taylor, author and illustrator of 'Before Penn: An Illustrated History of The Delaware River Colonies", on Thursday, May 21st at 7pm. The book includes dozens of detailed illustrations of Swedish, Dutch, and English settlers, sailors, and soldiers here on the Delaware. 

Virtual Toddler Time - Exploring New Nordic Cuisine

Join the ASHM for our first virtual Toddler Time program exploring traditional Swedish food from a child's perspective in our new exhibit New Nordic Cuisine. We will read the story Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka Go To Market by Maj Lindman and visit the exhibit. Experience Swedish food at home by following the recipe for Swedish pancakes with lingonberry jam. You can also learn how to make your own herb garden using recycled materials. 

Fall Educational Walk and Talk on Foraging with Lynn Landes

Seasonality, sustainability, and local ingredients are the cornerstones of New Nordic Cuisine. What ingredients are more local than those found in your backyard? Join us for a fall educational walk-and-talk on foraging around the Museum in FDR Park! This walk will be led by expert forager, Lynn Landes. Lynn is the founder of The Wild Foodies of Philly, a 4900+ member meetup, and publisher of Wildfoodies.org, an educational website on foraging around Philadelphia. The experience includes admission to the Museum.

Message Regarding COVID-19 and its Impact on Museum Operations

In accordance with the January 4th City of Philadelphia COVID-19 revised restrictions ASHM galleries will reopen effective Friday, January 8th, 2021.

Our Gift Shop will remain open and is expanded into the Grand Hall so that we can accommodate shoppers in a socially distanced space. We are also happy to take gift shop orders over the phone for curbside pick-up. 

Free Recyling Event with Philadelphia Recycling Office

People of all ages are invited to a Recycling Workshop held by the Philadelphia Recycling Office at the ASHM. 

The workshop will consist of an informative presentation, a recycling game and a Q&A session. Take this opportunity to ask real professionals your questions about recycling.
 

All participants will be entered in the drawing to win a door prize.

This event is free!