The American Swedish Historical Museum is creating an exhibition that uses the museum collections to explore Swedish food traditions and the dynamic role of food in Sweden and Swedish-American culture. Visitors will discover which foods are characteristic of different regions in Sweden, and learn how Swedish cuisine has changed over time because of trade and modernization. Visitors will also see traditional uses of essential ingredients such as fish and game, breads and baked goods, milk and cheese, and coffee and desserts. Popularized Swedish meals such as the smörgåsbord—and that other famous mainstay, the Swedish meatball— reveal the important role food plays in cultural identity, holiday traditions, and social relationships.

The exhibition will open on Sweden's National Day, June 6, 2010. We will celebrate the day with a smörgåsbord that is sure to delight the palate of any foodie. There are a lot of choices out there; make the decision to Go Swedish! And join us in a celebration of food and culture.