Join us for a Flower Arranging Craft Night Out!

Where The Children Sleep Exhibition Opens October 21, 2017

Walaa photo by Magnus Wennman
Lamar photo by Magnus Wennman
Farah photo by Magnus Wennman

It can be difficult to describe a museum’s role in society.  We teach about the past—but look to the future. We tell the stories of extraordinary individuals—but use them to understand all humanity. And we provide a calm space—but dare visitors to question their beliefs. No matter our individual missions, museums share these challenges and one overarching goal: to provide an experience that builds a greater feeling of empathy, an experience that allows one to sense the invisible ties binding all people both past and present.

Lucia Rehearsals

Museum members are invited to have their children participate in our annual Lucia performance on December 1st and 2nd . They are sure to have fun dressing up as tomtar, Pepparkakor, folk dancers, star boys, and Lucia and her attendants while singing traditional Swedish Christmas songs. Attendance at both rehearsals is required.

New Sweden History Conference

New Sweden Beyond the Delaware, 1638-1776

The 2017 theme will explore the migration of Swedish colonists from the original landing point of Wilmington Delaware to the greater Delaware Valley and east coast region. Speakers include Brian Crane, Sean Moir, Laurie Fitzpatrick, Catharine Dann Roeber, and Becky Griswold.

Registration includes breakfast and lunch, located at the Lazaretto Ballroom 99 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029.

Cost: $60 per person ($35 for students and teachers). Early bird $50 registration by October 13.

‘How Can I Help?’ Fair

To mark the opening of the Where the Children Sleep exhibition, ASHM will host an education fair to connect people with the refugee community. Speakers will share their personal experiences and refugee aid groups from the greater Philadelphia area will be on site to let you know how you can help with this important human rights issue.

Swedish Language Class : Conversation Part I

Brush up on your Swedish with our language classes! Join instructors Thomas Nilsson or Carina Åhren through a ten week course on the intricacies of the Swedish language. Meets Monday evenings.

Conversation I
An interactive and fun conversation group for students who have at least 4 semesters of Swedish language courses and a good grasp of the language. We will discuss current events, culture, travels, personal interests, etc and we will read and discuss some shorts works of fiction in Swedish

Swedish Language Class : Beginner Part I

Brush up on your Swedish with our language classes! Join instructors Thomas Nilsson or Carina Åhren through a ten week course on the intricacies of the Swedish language. Meets on Sunday afternoons.

Beginners Swedish I
An elementary level Swedish class for students who want to learn to communicate in everyday situations, such as ordering in restaurants and cafes, shopping, talking about family, holidays, weather, etc. We will also learn a little about Swedish culture and traditions. No prior Swedish language knowledge required.

Toddler Time

The third Tuesday of each month ASHM offers specially designed programs to introduce Swedish culture through art, science, and literature in fun and creative ways to children ages 18 months to 4 years old. The cost is $5 per child or free for museum Household Members. There is no charge for accompanying caregivers. Register by phone or online.

 

Sweden Today!

Did you know that Minecraft, Candy Crush, Bluetooth technology, Spotify, and Skype are all Swedish inventions? This program gives students a personal glimpse into life in Sweden today. Museum staff will be on hand to introduce Swedish culture, politics, environmental policies, and technology innovations to students. This is a perfect program to pair with a multicultural curriculum.

Meet Pippi Longstocking

Introduce children to the adventures of Sweden’s favorite storybook hero, Pippi Longstocking. In this fun and interactive program, children will act out Pippi’s antics by becoming “thing finders,” playing Pippi’s games, creating a Dala horse craft.

Swedish Holiday Traditions

Celebrate holidays the Swedish way! Even though we may celebrate some of the same holidays in the United States, Swedes have many unique traditions. From Midsommarfest, to Easter, to the Lucia festival before Christmas, children will participate in and discover how Swedish holidays differ from our own.

Kids will create their own traditional Swedish woven paper heart to take home.

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