AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA

The American Swedish Historical Museum is located in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Swedish and Swedish-American culture and heritage. Founded in 1926, it is the oldest museum dedicated to Swedish and Swedish-American history in the United States.

The museum features an extensive permanent collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and art related to Swedish and Swedish-American history. The collection contains items from the 16th century to the present, including furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass, silver, and folk art. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs, workshops, and special events.

The museum is housed in a building designed in the Swedish-American Colonial Revival style. It was built in 1926, and is the only example of this style in the country. The building features a large entrance hall, complete with a copy of the Swedish-American Coat of Arms. Inside, the museum includes a library, an auditorium, and a number of galleries. The museum is also home to a replica of a Viking ship, which is located in the museum's courtyard.

The American Swedish Historical Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the history and culture of Sweden and Swedish-Americans. It is an important part of Philadelphia's cultural landscape and a great place to learn about the Swedish-American experience.

AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL is a History Museum in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200470

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 545,140 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 2153891776
• website: http://www.americanswedish.org

AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
1900 PATTISON AVE
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19145-5901

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