Pea Soup Dinner
Warm up on a chilly winter’s night with a bowl of Swedish yellow pea soup. Dinner is served with sharp cheese, bread, and dessert.
Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Karl von Rydingsvärd: Baron of the Arts and Crafts
Join us for a fascinating Virtual Lunchtime Lecture with ASHM Curator, Christopher Malone, for an in-depth look at life and artwork of Karl von Rydingsvärd.
Toddler Time: Keeping Warm in Winter
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 people and animals keep warm in the wintertime!
Toddler Time: Christmas Tomte
Toddlers and families will get into the holiday spirt by learning about tradition of Jultomte. We will read The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren and try Swedish holiday activities. It’s a perfect opportunity to teach your little ones about Swedish culture!
Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750 to 1840
Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home is an exhibition of rare and artful cushions and bed covers woven by women for their households. Many have inscribed dates ranging from 1750 to 1840. Such textiles were used on or displayed for special occasions and were a significant form of decoration for the typical household. The design elements and patterns reflect the influence of centuries of trade since the Viking era.
ASHM Parking Information from 10/25/2023 to 1/12/24
Due to Tinseltown Spectacular breakdown, visitors to the Museum will need to park in the Novacare Lot across Pattison Avenue from the Museum or in the FDR Park Clubhouse lot (enter from Pattison Avenue).
All visitors must use the rear Museum entrance on Pattison Avenue to enter the building.
Accessible parking spaces are marked and available on Pattison Avenue, and a designated drop-off zone is also available through the gate on Pattison Avenue by the Museum’s rear entrance.
Virtual Tour of the Gamla Stan Christmas Market
Take a virtual trip to Gamla Stan Julmarknad! Explore the famous old city Gamla Stan Julmarknad, or Christmas Market, from your own home! If you can’t make it to Sweden for Christmas this year, you can still experience the sights as former ASHM Marketing Assistant Izabell Eriksson Andrén provides a live walking tour of the market while Assistant Director Lauren Burnham shares the history and tradition of European Christmas Markets.
Karin Larsson Free Family Day!
Join us for a free family day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Try out different crafts like weaving, clothing design, and furniture making through fun activities in our galleries. Explore impressive tapestries, art, and furniture in the new Karin Larsson exhibit.
Walk-ins are welcome but help us plan with your RSVP to this free event!
Nordic Night & Cider Tasting at Liquid Alchemy!
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.
Talk & Tasting: Rambo’s Revival – New Sweden Apple & Lingonberry Cider
Join ASHM & Liquid Alchemy for the debut of our special limited edition cider collaboration, Rambo’s Revival – New Sweden Apple & Lingonberry Hard Cider! Made with apples from our heritage breed Rambo Apple trees, this cider combines historic tradition with a modern Scandinavian lingonberry twist.