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House of Sweden in Washington D.C. has become a spectacular landmark on the shores of the Potomac River in the heart of Georgetown. It is a unique meeting place in the United States for promoting mutual Swedish and American interests.

House of Sweden was inaugurated in October 2006 and is home to the Embassy of Sweden and the Embassy of Iceland. The building also has an Event Center that features conference and exhibition halls. House of Sweden is open to the public on weekends between 12 pm - 5 pm. All visitors are required to present a valid, government-issued photo ID (children are exempted) and go through security upon entering the building.

Exhibitions

Julia Peirone - I Am Not Blonde
September 16, 2023
The Swedish artist Julia Peirone’s visual world is dominated by girls and young women. Through her work, Peirone explores young girls’ search for identity in a world influenced by social media, capturing the frustration many of them feel with today’s beauty standards and expectations.
Pioneer the Possible: Accelerating the Green Transition
March 25, 2023
In the face of climate change, what actions can we take to build a greener future? In this exhibit we highlight Sweden’s green transition. From its achievements in sustainable transportation, production, energy, and green buildings, the exhibition displays how policymakers, industries, and researchers work together to come up with climate solutions. Together, we can pioneer the possible. Open on weekends 12-5 pm.
Little Library
Welcome to our Children's Room and Little Library. Open to the public on weekends between 12 - 5 pm.

Upcoming Events

The Global State of Democracy
December 13, 2023 12:00 PM
The Global State of Democracy
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC are delighted to host an event in celebration of International IDEA’s recently published Global State of Democracy Report.

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Rooms & Floor Plans

Side view of House of Sweden west wing from Potomac River during the evening.

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Partnership Opportunities

Social event taking place during the day atop House of Sweden's roof top venue over looking Georgetown Washington, D.C.

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