American Swedish Historical Museum Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The American Swedish Historical Museum, founded in 1926 in Philadelphia, preserves and presents Swedish culture and its contributions to the United States. Its twelve galleries cover history, art, science, literature, and design from the Viking age to contemporary Swedish society, and the museum is located at 1900 Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia. Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday through Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm, with Mondays and holidays closed. Its programming includes holiday celebrations, concerts, lectures, and educational activities for children and adults. In March 2026, the museum announced an ABBA-themed ExtrABBAganza. Local recognition includes awards as Best Museum in Metro Philadelphia's Philly Best contest for 2024 and in Philly Favorites 2024.