Do You Know the Dala Horse?
Whether they’re big or small, Dala horses are one of the most recognizable symbols of Sweden. Get to know this traditional Swedish art form through a storytime, activities, and a Dala horse art project!
Genealogy Sessions
If you have Swedish ancestors that emigrated to North America, our Genealogy Club can help you get started on researching your family history.
Please call 215-389-1776 or email info@americanswedish.org for information on how to make an appointment. This service is offered free for ASHM members.
Language Classes
Learning a new language is a fun and exciting challenge. Whether you are brand new to Swedish or Finnish, have some experience, and want to learn more, or are looking for conversation partners, there is a class option tailored to your level. Classes are held online via Zoom and offered during the 10-week fall and spring semesters. Additional classes may be offered, check the listing below for upcoming opportunities.
Book a Speaker
ASHM is happy to send a speaker to your site to give a talk on a variety of topics, from the New Sweden Colony to Swedish cuisine. If you are interested in a specific theme, contact our Education department for more information.
Guided Group Tours
Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more with advanced booking at the following rates:
New Sweden in Focus guided tour: $18 per person
General Museum guided tour: $18 per person
A $50 non-refundable deposit will be due at the time of booking.
At least 24 hours' notice is required for cancellation.
Where the Children Sleep Exhibition Opening
This series of 22 captivating photographs by acclaimed Swedish photographer, Magnus Wennman, documents the tragic consequences of the refugee crisis by capturing what the simple act of bedtime brings for the youngest and most vulnerable refugees. Each photograph comes with captions by journalist Carina Bergfeldt of how these children and their families struggle through the Middle East and Europe while making the harrowing journey out of Syria.
Voyaging Vikings
Take a journey back in time to the age of the Vikings (800-1100 AD). Children will examine a 1,000 year-old sword, dress up in Viking armor, and use hands-on artifacts to discover more about this often misunderstood culture, and how we are still impacted by it today. Highlights include making rune stones and playing Viking chess (hnefatafl).
Orienteering
Challenge your navigational skills as you get to know this popular Swedish sport. Participate in an environmental education activity that teaches students how to use a compass and map. Students will take part in a scavenger hunt and record findings in a field journal and then try to make their own maps and compasses.
For high school groups, students will have the opportunity to create and solve their own orienteering course in the Park.
This is an indoor/outdoor program that takes place in the museum and the surrounding Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park.
Meet Pippi Longstocking
Enter the unique world of Swedish born author Astrid Lindgren and her famous character Pippi Longstocking. Children will be introduced to Pippi through hands on exploration of our interactive exhibit.
Do You Know the Dala Horse?
Whether they’re big or small, Dala horses are one of the most recognizable symbols of Sweden. Get to know this traditional Swedish art form through a storytime, a Dala horse hunt through Museum galleries, art activities and a Dala horse painting project to take home.