As the oldest Swedish Museum in the U.S., the American Swedish Historical Museum is a non-profit community resource dedicated to providing innovative Scandinavian exhibitions, educational opportunities, and cultural events.  

Our annual online Spring Ting Auction, one of our most popular fundraising events, is eagerly awaited every year! We offer a variety of items from exciting local experiences, art, antiques, as well as Scandinavian books, Scandinavian glass, and gift cards to local attractions and restaurants! Your bid or donation will directly impact our ability to continue providing programs for our community and special events.

Here is how to bid for items:  Bidding is open until 8 pm on Friday, May 2.

•    Click on the Auction tab above to place a bid.
•    Click “bid” for any item to place an online bid online, OR
•    Use your phone and text your bid to (269) 883-1237 with the item's three letter code and bid amount (ex. GVB40).

You can track your favorite items by clicking the heart icon ❤ to watch your bids!  Items will be available for pick-up from the museum after the auction. Items can also be mailed and winners will be charged shipping in addition to the winning bid.

On May 3 we also have our first ever LIVE AUCTION for some quite fantastic big ticket items.  These are available ONLY during the Live Auction at the event:

If you can't join us for the dinner/auction, find a friend who can and who can bid for you.  

Learn more about the American Swedish Historical Museum's programs and exhibitions at https://www.americanswedish.org/.

Lastly, can't find anything you want to bid on but still want to support the Museum? Make a donation using the Donate tab above. All donations made through this website or directly to the Museum are fully tax deductible. If you prefer to send your donation as a check, mail it to the American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19145 and note that it is a donation for Spring Ting.