Volunteer Spotlight
Thank you to our Garage Sale Volunteers! We appreciate all those who donated their time or pre-loved items to support Gammelgården’s Garage Sale! With your help, we raised over $1,400 […]
Entries by Ann Rinkenberger
Gammelgården’s Interns Add Artifacts to MNCollections
During May, two of Gammelgården’s interns, Paige Ewert and Margot Johnsen, added historic books and embroidered frame caps to the museum’s collections management system (CollectiveAccess) which is linked to MNCollections, a […]
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank you to our Front Desk Greeters! Being at the front desk is a fantastic way to connect with people and be the welcoming face of the museum. In between […]
Gammelgården is a Blue Star Museum
Gammelgården Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a national program that provides free admission to museums throughout the country. Through this program, Gammelgården provides up to five […]
Puppet Show by Open Eye Theatre at Gammelgården Museum
Visit Gammelgården Museum on the 4th of July weekend to see The Adventures of Katie Tomatie by Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis. With school out for the summer, Katie doesn’t […]
Luciadagen Essay Contest
This year, Gammelgården Museum of Scandia is offering a special opportunity for youth in grades 5-12 to participate in the Luciadagen programs at the museum on Sunday, December 8, 2024, […]
Online Auction Items + Request for Additional Donations
Gammelgården Museum is excited to announce that it will be doing its first online auction in February 2024 called Share the Love – right before Valentine’s Day. Donations are already […]
Behind-the-Scenes of Documenting Artifacts
Since November 2022, the Gammelgården staff has been photographing the museum’s artifacts to share on Facebook and on a searchable database on the website. The photographs also will be […]
Register for Events in October-December
There are many upcoming events from October through December. Click on the link for more information and to register. ** Scandia Evening Adventures – Thursday, October 19, November 16, and December […]
Second-hand Swedish Sale
The Second-hand Swedish Sale is a great opportunity to purchase lovely pre-owned Swedish glass, ceramics, linens, metal, jewelry, and holiday items. Vendors who have Swedish items in good to excellent condition […]