Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) – renowned Swedish director, scriptwriter, theater manager, dramatist, and author – would have been 100 years old in July 2018. To honor this accomplished filmmaker, Bergman’s anniversary is being celebrated worldwide.
After beating Switzerland 1-0, Sweden advances to the World Cup quarter finals for the first time in 24 years!
We are super excited for the upcoming Sweden vs. England game on Saturday, July 7, and we invite everyone to watch it with us on our big screen projector in the Josef Frank Gallery! The museum will open at 9am, and the game starts at 10am. Fika (Swedish pancakes and cinnamon bread) will be available for purchase.
Tickets are included with general museum admission, no pre-registration required.
The hand speaks and craft communicates from the heart. Fiber sculptor Ted Hallman examines the relationship between traditional and modern craft through three contemporary installations on ASHM’s first floor.
What makes the perfect gift? For many people, it is something that is handmade. In celebration of thoughtful, handmade gifts, the ASHM is featuring one of its most cherished gifts. This exhibition includes selections of the 75 handmade textiles presented to the American Swedish Historical Museum in 1938 from every province of mainland Sweden.
Be sure to check out our second ASHM free summer evening concert on the Terrace. Norwegian musician Ann-Marita will bring the audience along on a journey through the centuries as she performs Scandinavian folk, contemporary, and original songs centered around stories about Scandinavian immigrants in the United States. Food and drinks will be available to purchase throughout the evening. No pre-registration needed.
We are excited to announce our plans to visit Seattle September 20-September 24. The trip will include a visit and tour of the new Nordic Museum, with Director Eric Nelson, lunch at their new Café Freya, a tour of the Ballard Locks, a visit to a Swedish bakery and dinner at the Swedish Club.
Come cheer on the home team! Sweden is playing Germany in the World Cup on June 23rd at 2:00 pm. What better place to get your Swedish pride on than at the American Swedish Historical Museum's game day watch party! Catch every play on our big screen projector and speaker system in the air conditioned Josef Frank Gallery. The best part is that your ticket price includes admission to Midsommarfest right after the game.
Fall is right around the corner and with it comes harvest time! Swedes love fresh fruit and this month toddlers will get a hands on experience picking their own. Join us as we read Jamberry by Bruce Degen, pick real apples from our heritage Rambo apple trees, practice counting lingonberries, and drink apple and lingonberry juice!
Everyone has fun summer traditions and that’s no exception for people in Sweden. This month at Toddler Time we will read the book Summer in Sweden by Anette Henningson and play outdoor activities families enjoy together. Kids will also get to experience summer favorites like “fishing”, imagination picnic play, and a nature walk. To finish off the warm summer day children and adults alike will enjoy a refreshing lingonberry Popsicle. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet!
Get a taste of Swedish summer at our annual Crayfish Party, where plates will be piled high with crayfish, cooked Swedish-style in salted water with lots of dill. The meal is accompanied by savory cheese pie, meatballs, crisp bread, dill potatoes, salad, aquavit and dessert. Once again, dinner will be served outside under our beautiful lighted and decorated tent, overlooking beautiful FDR Park. So come eat, drink and make merry to mark the close of summer in Swedish style!