American Swedish Historical Museum

American Swedish Historical Museum

The American Swedish Historical Museum is the oldest Swedish-American museum in the United States. It is located in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park in South Philadelphia, on part of a historic 17th-century land grant originally provided by Queen Christina of Sweden to settlers of New Sweden.

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Working Hours
  • Weekdays
    Tues - Fri 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday
    12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday
    12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
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Venue Details
Working Hours
  • Weekdays
    Tues - Fri 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday
    12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday
    12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
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Free Museum Days: American Swedish Historical Museum
June 28, 2026
10:00 am
The American Swedish Historical Museum houses 12 distinct exhibition galleries that explore topics such as the New Sweden Colony, women’s history, Swedish immigration, scientific innovations, and Swedish craft arts.
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