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“the oldest Swedish Museum in the United States”
The American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia is the oldest Swedish Museum in the United States. Founded in 1926, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Swedish and Swedish-American cultural heritage and traditions for more than 80 years. The Museum is a place where Swedes, Swedish-Americans, and people of all nationalities who appreciate Swedish contributions to history, art, architecture, music, science and technology can come together.
Who knew that before there was Philadelphia there was New Sweden? This girl -- that's who. And along with now knowing that historical tidbit, I also now know how beautiful the American Swedish... Read more
The museum is unique because where else in the US will you find a museum about the Swedish people? There are displays on the history and culture and arts and pippy Longstocking. Not one of the... Read more
This place is a gem. It would be a great place to go on a rainy day. It's very kid friendly (there is a children's scavenger/clue hunt throughout the museum), the exhibits are interesting and have... Read more
The American Swedish Historical Museum
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- Tue - Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sat: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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