AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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The American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia, PA is the oldest and largest Swedish-American museum in the United States. Founded in 1926, the museum was established to honor the contributions of the Swedish people to the United States. Located in Franklin Square in Philadelphia, the museum is housed in a beautiful Beaux-Arts building designed by renowned Swedish-American architect John Nyden.

The museum is home to an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and objects that chronicle the Swedish-American experience. Highlights of the collection include the original 1693 charter for the City of Philadelphia, Swedish-American immigration records, and a wide range of Swedish artifacts from the 17th and 18th centuries. The museum also houses a library that holds over 10,000 volumes of books, periodicals, and other reference materials related to Swedish-American history.

In addition to its collections, the museum hosts a variety of educational programs, exhibits, lectures, and events throughout the year. The museum also has a café and a gift shop where visitors can purchase Swedish-themed gifts and souvenirs.

The American Swedish Historical Museum is a wonderful way to explore the history and culture of Swedish-Americans. It is a must-see destination for any visitor to Philadelphia.

AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200267

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
1900 PATTISON AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19145

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AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404200267
Name AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.906387, -75.18155
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 037300
US Census Block: 3002