Break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes! There's no better place to celebrate the iconic music of ABBA than the American Swedish Historical Museum. Philadelphia's own DJ Robert Drake will spin the classics as everyone lets out their inner Dancing Queen.
Highlights of the evening include a dancing and costume contest and a Drag Queen homage to ABBA performed by Summer St. Cartier, Miss Troy, Amerie Jameson, and Morgan Morgan Morgan!
Treat yourself to a rich semla, a cream and almond paste filled Swedish pastry, along with a cup of hot coffee and a Swedish film. Semlor are often eaten before the start of lent, the Swedish version of “Fat Tuesday.”
Event tickets are $16 in advance and $20 at the door. Ticket price includes one semla, additional semlor are $6 each. If you can't stay for the movie, no problem. You can still purchase semlor for pick up on Saturday, February 8th only. Walk-ins are welcome, or pre-register online by February 6th.
Gather with fellow ASHM members and explore the branches of your Swedish ancestry! Genealogy Club is a benefit of ASHM membership. At this meeting, learn about the voyage to America our Swedish ancestors took during the time between 1850 to 1930 from Gothenburg, Sweden. We will also learn more about the basics of the Swedish Nobility records and the online records that are available. Bring your questions, tell us about your research experiences and share in research time in the library following our meeting!
Warm up on a chilly winter’s night with a bowl of Swedish yellow pea soup. Dinner is served with sharp cheese, crisp bread, dessert and a shot of Arrak punsch. For those unfamiliar with the taste, Arrak punsch has a harmonious fusion of sweet, fruity, and spicy notes, with a hint of caramel and a warming, lingering finish. The base concentrate is mixed with Svedka vodka and is perfect to warm you up on a cold winter night! One shot is included with the meal and additional drinks can be purchased at the bar. Must be 21+ to sample.
Toddlers explore the world using all five senses! This month at Toddler Time, kids will reinforce their knowledge of the five senses through interactive stories and activities. Families will visit different rooms in the Museum, including the Sauna is Life exhibition, and test their senses. Then kids can try out different activities and crafts all about how we touch, taste, see, hear, and smell!
It’s important to keep warm in winter! Join us as we read a winter story by Jan Brett and explore some of Sweden’s cold weather clothing. Try out different activities that explore how humans and animals keep warm in the wintertime!
Join us this month and see the Museum decked out in its holiday splendor! Toddlers and families will get into the spirit by learning about fun Swedish holiday traditions such as St. Lucia Day, Pepparkakor, and Jultomte. We will read Lucia Morning in Sweden by Ewa Rydåker and experience this special Swedish tradition!
Get ready for a Scandinavian take-over of Liquid Alchemy! Come out with your friends to try the special limited edition cider collaboration between Liquid Alchemy and the American Swedish Historical Museum, Rambo’s Revival – New Sweden Apple & Lingonberry Hard Cider! Made with apples from our heritage breed Rambo Apple trees, this cider combines historical tradition with a modern Scandinavian lingonberry twist.
First annual Member Shopping Week!
To show our appreciation for all your support throughout the year, members can enjoy 20% savings in-store and online from Tuesday, November 19, through Sunday, November 24. Visit shop.americanswedish.org to check out a wide variety of Scandinavian merchandise! Want to order online then pick up in person? Simply enter promotional code PICKUP upon checkout and you will be notified when your order is ready!
Join us for a Free Family Day at the Museum! Try out kids crafts and activities all about Swedish and Scandinavian books and stories! Play with Pippi Longstocking, explore with the Moomins, or get ready for winter with Tomten. Learn about Swedish culture and create a tomte and other Scandinavian characters to take home!
Walk-ins welcome, but help us plan with your RSVP.