American Swedish Institute

The american swedish institute creates and presents educational activities for life-long learning. Programs and exhibits are developed using an audience driven process; matching mission and strategic goals to interests and behaviors of our audiences. Asi is one of five hub organizations identified by the swedish embassy to partner on cultural and business programs and events. Programs: adult programs include swedish and finnish language classes; handcraft, foodways, folk art, and culture workshops; as well as lectures, tours, exhibit openings, concerts, and special events. Youth and family programs offer activities for preschoolers through college students. Programs include svenska skolan swedish language classes for children and youth, craft workshops for youth, seasonal youth and family activities, community programs (at asi and outreach in schools), after-school programs and camps. Asi also incorporates children/family activities for all major exhibits. Programs are offer on-site and in-person as well as through virtual media

Cultural enterprises include three units: retail through the on-site museum store and its e-commerce site; food service at fika caf and slate&stone catering; and facility rentals for private events. The museum store and fika caf are located in the nelson cultural center and are museum enhancing visitor amenities. Retail sells traditional and modern nordic items relating to the mission of asi's museum, programs, and exhibits. Fika cafe features new nordic cuisine as well as traditional swedish menu items. The facilities rental unit coordinates space rentals in the nelson cultural center, the turnblad mansion as well as outdoor spaces for those desiring a private group experience at asi.