Volunteer at Gammelgården During the Holiday Season

Gammelgården Museum relies heavily on dedicated community volunteers to fulfill its mission of preserving and celebrating Swedish immigrant heritage. Volunteers play a vital role in daily operations and special events by greeting visitors,…

Gammelgården Museum is Seeking Board Members

Help Shape the Future of Gammelgården Museum Board Members Should Have Backgrounds or Experiences in One or More of the Following Museum/Non-Profit Management at History Museums and/or Open-Air Museums Fundraising Accounting …

Interested in Working with the Folk Dräkt Collection?

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Gammelgården received a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant (aka a Legacy Grant) to inventory, photograph, rehouse, and store appropriately the folk dräkt (folk outfits and accessories) that were hung on wire hangers, stored in…

Impact Spotlight on Volunteers

In July, 23 volunteers contributed 141.5 hours to the museum. Since July 1st, these volunteers helped with: Sewing twill-tape labels with accession numbers into the folk dräkt (clothing and accessories). This is a major project that…

What are Charlotte Weibull Dolls?

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Whether you've seen them during your visit to Gammelgården, your family owns a few, or you've just heard the name in passing, Charlotte Weibull dolls help preserve Swedish textile history. Former Gammelgården director and current tour guide…

Volunteers Needed for Season Opening Day & Other Roles at Gammelgården

Gammelgården is looking for volunteers to help at Season Opening Day on Saturday, May 2nd. Volunteers truly make this event possible - including setting up, welcoming visitors, overseeing crafts and hands-on children's activities, and hosting…

The Secondhand Swedish Sale

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Mark your Calendars: October 16th-19th We seek donations and volunteers for our annual sale! Please join us to welcome guests, arrange items, and run the check-out booth. We are accepting donations for the sale from September 17th -…

Volunteer Spotlight

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Thank you to the Peterson Family & all Running of the Meatball Volunteers! Running of the Meatballs was a hit! We are grateful to everyone who sold tickets, bought tickets, or volunteered at the museum. A special thank you to the Peterson…

Help Continue an Annual Tradition: Running of the Meatballs Volunteer Coordinator Wanted 

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Gammelgården is seeking a volunteer or team of volunteers to oversee the Running of the Meatballs race, starting in 2026. This is a multi-year commitment to ensure the annual fundraiser benefiting the museum can continue in future years. The…

Volunteer Spotlight

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Thank you to our Tour Guides! Our well-dressed tour guides do a fantastic job of leading visitors through the history of Gammelgården and immigration in this area. They also give private tours to visiting groups and field trips! Did…