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American Swedish Historical Museum

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The American Swedish Historical Museum features 13 galleries and library focusing on the history of Swedes in America. Exhibits span from 1638, when the New Sweden colony was founded, to modern day Swedish technology. Learn more about this fascinating group of people who have had a significant influence on American life. Traditional Swedish holidays celebrated year-round.

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    American Swedish Historical Museum

    1900 Pattison Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19145

    Phone: 215-389-1776   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/18/12	Semlor and a Movie American Swedish Historical Museum Semlor and a Movie Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum February 18, 2012 Celebrate the eve of lent with a delicious, cream filled Swedish pastry and a cup of hot coffee, followed by a Swedish film.
    03/11/12	Exhibition Opening: Forged Sculptures of the Steneby Collection American Swedish Historical Museum Exhibition Opening: Forged Sculptures of the Steneby Collection Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum March 11, 2012 Meet artist Albert Paley as the Swedish Museum unveils its latest special exhibition, Forged Sculptures of the Steneby Collection, which features some of his latest work. Refreshments will be served.
    03/25/12	Waffle Day American Swedish Historical Museum Waffle Day Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum March 25, 2012 Every March 25th, in honor of Annunciation Day (Maria Bebådelsedagen), Swedes eat waffles. Intrigued by this tradition? Stop by the museum for Waffle Day to get the whole story along with some tasty Swedish waffles served with whipped cream and strawberry jam, and of course, coffee.
    04/01/12	Easter Workshop and Egg Hunt American Swedish Historical Museum Easter Workshop and Egg Hunt Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum April 1, 2012 Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions. Similar to American Halloween celebrations, children can dress up as Easter witches, make Swedish Easter crafts, and enjoy face painting and an egg hunt.
    04/21/12	Spring Cooking Class American Swedish Historical Museum Spring Cooking Class Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum April 21, 2012 Join three Swedish chefs for the Spring Cooking Class! Watch them prepare a delectable Swedish dish, and then enjoy the fruits of their labor with a tasty meal.
    04/28/12	Valborg: Spring Bonfire and Concert American Swedish Historical Museum Valborg: Spring Bonfire and Concert Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum April 28, 2012 Welcome spring in typical Swedish fashion, with a lively bonfire and a performance by the Swedish Museum Singers. The best hot dogs this side of Broad Street, drinks and dessert will be served.

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/18/12	Semlor and a Movie American Swedish Historical Museum Semlor and a Movie Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum February 18, 2012 Celebrate the eve of lent with a delicious, cream filled Swedish pastry and a cup of hot coffee, followed by a Swedish film.
    03/11/12	Exhibition Opening: Forged Sculptures of the Steneby Collection American Swedish Historical Museum Exhibition Opening: Forged Sculptures of the Steneby Collection Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum March 11, 2012 Meet artist Albert Paley as the Swedish Museum unveils its latest special exhibition, Forged Sculptures of the Steneby Collection, which features some of his latest work. Refreshments will be served.
    03/25/12	Waffle Day American Swedish Historical Museum Waffle Day Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum March 25, 2012 Every March 25th, in honor of Annunciation Day (Maria Bebådelsedagen), Swedes eat waffles. Intrigued by this tradition? Stop by the museum for Waffle Day to get the whole story along with some tasty Swedish waffles served with whipped cream and strawberry jam, and of course, coffee.
    04/01/12	Easter Workshop and Egg Hunt American Swedish Historical Museum Easter Workshop and Egg Hunt Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum April 1, 2012 Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions. Similar to American Halloween celebrations, children can dress up as Easter witches, make Swedish Easter crafts, and enjoy face painting and an egg hunt.
    04/21/12	Spring Cooking Class American Swedish Historical Museum Spring Cooking Class Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum April 21, 2012 Join three Swedish chefs for the Spring Cooking Class! Watch them prepare a delectable Swedish dish, and then enjoy the fruits of their labor with a tasty meal.
    04/28/12	Valborg: Spring Bonfire and Concert American Swedish Historical Museum Valborg: Spring Bonfire and Concert Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum April 28, 2012 Welcome spring in typical Swedish fashion, with a lively bonfire and a performance by the Swedish Museum Singers. The best hot dogs this side of Broad Street, drinks and dessert will be served.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    01/28/12	Pea Soup and Punch Supper American Swedish Historical Museum
    12/13/11	Swedish Museum Singers Holiday Concert American Swedish Historical Museum
    12/10/11	Swedish Simplicity for Your Holiday Table with Event Planner Christopher Carlson American Swedish Historical Museum
    12/03/11	Lucia & Christmas Market American Swedish Historical Museum
    12/02/11	Julbord American Swedish Historical Museum
    11/14/11- 01/29/12	17 Swedish Designers American Swedish Historical Museum
    10/23/11	The Great Meatball Match Up American Swedish Historical Museum
    10/19/11	Design Dialogues: The Spirit of Swedish Interiors American Swedish Historical Museum
    10/15/11	Smörgåsbeer’d: Beer Tasting American Swedish Historical Museum
    10/08/11	Auxiliary Lunch and Lecture: Kalmar Nyckel Sails Again: Voyages of Rediscovery American Swedish Historical Museum
    09/18/11	17 Swedish Designers Exhibit Opening American Swedish Historical Museum
    09/17/11	Flea Market and Museum Open House American Swedish Historical Museum
    08/05/11	Summer Crayfish Party American Swedish Historical Museum
    06/18/11	Midsommarfest American Swedish Historical Museum
    06/07/11	Grand Opening of the New Sweden Gallery at ASHM American Swedish Historical Museum
    05/21/11	Family Viking Day American Swedish Historical Museum
    05/18/11	International Museum Day - American Swedish Historical Museum American Swedish Historical Museum
    04/17/11	Easter Craft Workshop and Egg Hunt American Swedish Historical Museum
    03/20/11- 07/03/11	Knitting Along the Viking Trail American Swedish Historical Museum
    02/19/11	Semlor and a Movie American Swedish Historical Museum
    01/29/11	Genealogy Club: Finding the Records, Retracing the Journey American Swedish Historical Museum
    01/29/11	Pea Soup and Punsch Supper American Swedish Historical Museum
    12/14/10	Swedish Museum Singers Christmas Concert American Swedish Historical Museum
    12/04/10	Lucia Celebration American Swedish Historical Museum
    10/24/10	The Great Meatball Match-Up American Swedish Historical Museum
    10/23/10	New Sweden History Conference: Native and Newcomer Medicine in New Sweden 1638-1750 Bartram's Garden
    10/16/10	Lecture and Lunch: Karin Larsson, Mother, Muse and Artist American Swedish Historical Museum
    08/28/10	Flea Market and Museum Open House American Swedish Historical Museum
    08/26/10	The Maria Choir: Mariakören American Swedish Historical Museum
    08/06/10	Summer Crayfish Party American Swedish Historical Museum
    06/26/10	Midsommar Fest American Swedish Historical Museum
    06/06/10	Go Swedish Smörgåsbord and Beyond Exhibit Opening American Swedish Historical Museum
    08/30/09	Swedish Troubadours Concert American Swedish Historical Museum
    08/15/09	Crayfish Party American Swedish Historical Museum
    06/13/09	Midsommar Celebration American Swedish Historical Museum
    06/07/09- 11/22/09	Colony to Community: The Story of New Sweden Exhibition American Swedish Historical Museum
    05/16/09	Anders Zorn Book Talk American Swedish Historical Museum
    04/30/09	Valborg Bonfire and Concert American Swedish Historical Museum
    04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at the American Swedish Historical Museum American Swedish Historical Museum
    04/05/09	Easter Craft Workshop and Egg Hunt American Swedish Historical Museum
    03/21/09	Spring Ting Dinner and Auction American Swedish Historical Museum
    01/17/09- 05/02/10	Philagrafika 2010: Independent Project - Printscapes American Swedish Historical Museum
    01/15/09- 05/10/09	Ennesbo: art exhibition by Sandra Binion American Swedish Historical Museum