Midsommarfest!
Please join us on Saturday, June 20th at 4 pm to hoist the maypole, dance in celebration, and eat smörgåstårta! Admission to the event includes traditional folk music by the […]
$5 – $12
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American Swedish Historical Museum
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American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Exhibit Opening Experience! Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation & Impact
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for the exciting grand opening of the groundbreaking exhibit, From Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation & Impact! This dynamic evening will celebrate the exhibit’s diverse themes, from Marimekko’s vibrant fashion to Minecraft’s cutting-edge technology. Be the first guests to explore the exhibit through interactive hands-on experiences, Nordic tasting stations, lively […]
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Easter Family Day
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks, and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter. At our celebration, […]
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extrABBAganza Dance Party!
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesABBA’s iconic “Dancing Queen” turns 50 years old in 2026, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the American Swedish Historical Museum! As the Museum celebrates its own 100th anniversary in 2026, break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes as Philadelphia's own DJ Robert Drake spins the classics. 70’s attire encouraged, but come […]
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Free Community Day Celebration
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin ASHM and SEAMAAC for a community celebration on the closing day of the Indivisible: Stories of Strength exhibition. Learn about art and culture through family-friendly art and nature activities hosted by SEAMAAC teaching artists including a collaborative mosaic project, a seed planting and pot painting activity, and a photography station. Food and beverage vendors will also […]
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Pea Soup Dinner
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFeeling a chill already this winter? The perfect way to warm up is with a hot bowl of Swedish pea soup at the American Swedish Historical Museum! ASHM continues our […]
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Lucia & Christmas Market
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBundle up in your winter clothes and visit the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM) to experience the special atmosphere of a Julmarknad, or Swedish Christmas Market! The outdoor Christmas Market in our heated tent features a large selection of Scandinavian food, gifts, holiday decorations, and handmade items from craft vendors. Find something one-of-a-kind at the […]
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Julbord Dinner
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStart your Christmas celebrations by indulging in a Swedish holiday dinner prepared by Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group. Julbord, or “Christmas Table,” is a Scandinavian feast where a wide variety of foods are served buffet style, or, as Swedes say, smörgåsbord. A traditional Julbord takes place on December 24th and is one of the highlights […]
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Shipbuilding Free Family Day
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a Free Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum inspired by ships and shipbuilding as we celebrate the US Navy’s 250th anniversary! Explore And Let Victory Tell […]
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Celebrate Norway Free Family Day
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a Free Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum, all about Norway! In conjunction with our balcony exhibit, Across the Atlantic: Sloopers and the First Organized […]
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Smörgåsbeer – Last Call!
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAfter an incredible 14-year run, the time has come to retire this iconic ASHM event! As this summer marks the last Smörgåsbeer, we want to give it the farewell it deserves and skål together one last time! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, July 26. Gather your friends and participate in all your favorite Smörgåsbeer traditions, including […]
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And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia Opening
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin ASHM and the National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) for the grand opening reception of And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia. This exhibition, curated by NMUSN, explores the production of American naval ships in the Delaware Valley, tracing the roles which the people of Philadelphia […]
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