Join us at our special fundraiser, featuring a silent auction, three course dinner and Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, Swedish journalist Carina Bergfeldt. Tickets start at $95, RSVP by Friday, April 20th.
Don't miss the Spring Ting Online Auction, from April 12-26. Click here to visit our auction site.
Are you planning a trip to Sweden? Interested in learning about culture or getting local travel tips? Join this five week Swedish language class to learn all the ins and outs of traveling in Sweden. The class will provide an overview of Sweden with general facts, geography, weather, and places worth visiting. If you are planning a trip we will help you focus on what to think about like accommodations, transit options, sightseeing, etc.
Be sure to attend the opening of these unique exhibits highlighting Sami culture. Representatives from the Sami Cultural Center of North America will present a lecture and Sami Joik musical performance. This day of cultural learning will also include live reindeer, a chance to experience an indoor aurora borealis, samples of traditional Sami recipes prepared by Chef Henrik, and family activities. All activities are included with regular admission and pre-registration is not required.
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Join us on April 17th as we explore some of Sweden’s favorite dairy treats. This event is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest audience to learn where dairy products like milk and cheese come from and experience some special Swedish dairy farm traditions. Farmers from What-Knott Farm will join us and bring the guest of honor, a calf! In addition to the live animal presentation, toddlers will enjoy a themed story, get a chance to “milk” their own cow, and enjoy a Swedish dairy inspired snack.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence. Finland is situated in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden in the west and Russia in the east, and is counted as one of the Nordic countries together with Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. The Finnish–Russian border, at 833 miles long, is the longest border between a European Union country and the Russian Federation. Finland has been a member of the EU since 1995.
Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions. Easter Family Fun day includes Swedish Easter crafts, face painting, Easter witch dress up, and an Easter egg hunt! This event is free for members and children 2 years and under and $10 for non-members.
This month at Toddler Time kids will get to build those language and math skills by learning the alphabet and how to count in Swedish! Join us as we read D is for Dala Horse: A Nordic Countries Alphabet by Kathy-jo Wargin and reinforce letter and number practice through museum exploration. Activities include letter matching, Swedish counting games, and a fun stamp craft.
Cost: $5 per child or free for Museum Household Members. There is no charge for accompanying caregivers.
Registration is recommended, but not required. Register online or pay at the door.
Join fellow culinary enthusiasts for a totally hands-on cooking workshop at ASHM. Recipes include Beef a la Lindstrom, cardamom bread, and pickled beets. Space is extremely limited; $50 per person (includes all food and drinks). Reservations are required; register by phone or online by February 19th.