Gammelgården Museum of Scandia
The mission of Gammelgården Museum of Scandia is to preserve, present, and promote Swedish immigrant heritage and history. Through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and community events, the museum aims to celebrate and share the rich history, arts, culture, traditions, and customs of the Scandinavian people as they relate to and impact contemporary American society.
By providing a welcoming and immersive experience, the museum seeks to inspire an appreciation and understanding of Scandinavian culture among visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Gammelgarden Museum is dedicated to preserving its historic buildings, artifacts, and stories. By offering interactive learning opportunities, the museum strives to inspire curiosity and a deeper connection to the past; while helping visitors make connections to their own cultural heritage.
Contact the Museum
20880 Olinda Trail North | P.O. Box 62 | Scandia, MN 55073
651-433-5053
Staff and Consultants
Ann Rinkenberger, Executive Director director@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Linnea Johnson, Butik Manager scandiabutik.gammelgarden@gmail.com
Program and Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Grace Taylor, Membership, Programs,
and Libraries Assistant; and
Food Coordinator
Hunter Panoch, Marketing/PR media@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Coordinator and
Butik Assistant – Sundays
Joan Detzler, Membership Director membership@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Erin Swanson, Caretaker caretaker@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Nohemi Brown, Accounting Consultant nohemi@qualisaccounting.com
Development Director (Open)
Volunteer Staff
Darlene Holtgreve, Wednesday Morning
Greeter
Barb Lund, Butik Assistant
Carol Nordin – Sunday All-Day Greeter
Sharon Remund – Wednesday Afternoon
Greeter
Cheryl Starr, Butik Assistant scandiabutik.gammelgarden@gmail.com
2025 Board of Directors
Colleen Nora, President
Jerry Peterson, Vice President
Kristin Engman, Secretary
Chris Lundberg, Treasurer
Sandra Grunewald
Janelle Lindberg-Kendrick
Dan Lindgren
Jenny Mayer
Barb Sackmann
Mary Sandgren
Jim Thorson
2025 Advokats
Doniver Ahlm
Kathy Bakke
Nohemi Brown
Becky Brunette
Eleanor Edman
Barbara Glaser
Leif Hagen
Jane Lammers Johns
Karen Turnblad Larson
Ewa Rydaker
2025 Investment Committee
John Bakke
Dean Barr
Jerry Peterson
Tammy Peterson