Its World Cup time again and that means everyone is crazy for soccer. This month at Toddler Time, kids will learn about this beloved sport at story time, get to practice their best kicks, and take home a flag to root on Sweden during their big games. Be sure to bring the family back to ASHM on June 23rd for the Sweden vs. Germany World Cup viewing party and stay for Midsommar fun!
In conjunction with our new Sami exhibit, toddlers will learn about this special culture. ASHM will introduce the important role reindeer play in the lives of the Sami people in Scandinavia. Join us while we read Inger’s Promise by Jamie Parkison, play reindeer games, create a reindeer craft to take home, and enjoy a snack.
What better place to celebrate Swedish National Day than the American Swedish Historical Museum! Enjoy free admission including guided tours at 11am and 2pm highlighting the history of the museum, and a special Swedish summer dessert treat.
Join us at our special fundraiser, featuring a silent auction, three course dinner and Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, Swedish journalist Carina Bergfeldt. Tickets start at $95, RSVP by Friday, April 20th.
Don't miss the Spring Ting Online Auction, from April 12-26. Click here to visit our auction site.
Are you planning a trip to Sweden? Interested in learning about culture or getting local travel tips? Join this five week Swedish language class to learn all the ins and outs of traveling in Sweden. The class will provide an overview of Sweden with general facts, geography, weather, and places worth visiting. If you are planning a trip we will help you focus on what to think about like accommodations, transit options, sightseeing, etc.
Be sure to attend the opening of these unique exhibits highlighting Sami culture. Representatives from the Sami Cultural Center of North America will present a lecture and Sami Joik musical performance. This day of cultural learning will also include live reindeer, a chance to experience an indoor aurora borealis, samples of traditional Sami recipes prepared by Chef Henrik, and family activities. All activities are included with regular admission and pre-registration is not required.
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Join us on April 17th as we explore some of Sweden’s favorite dairy treats. This event is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest audience to learn where dairy products like milk and cheese come from and experience some special Swedish dairy farm traditions. Farmers from What-Knott Farm will join us and bring the guest of honor, a calf! In addition to the live animal presentation, toddlers will enjoy a themed story, get a chance to “milk” their own cow, and enjoy a Swedish dairy inspired snack.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence. Finland is situated in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden in the west and Russia in the east, and is counted as one of the Nordic countries together with Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. The Finnish–Russian border, at 833 miles long, is the longest border between a European Union country and the Russian Federation. Finland has been a member of the EU since 1995.