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
Hunter Panoch, Marketing/PR media@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Coordinator
Cheryl Starr, Butik Assistant scandiabutik.gammelgarden@gmail.com
Erin Swanson, Caretaker caretaker@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Volunteer Staff
Darlene Holtgreve, Wednesday Morning Greeter
Carol Nordin, Sunday All-Day Greeter
Mary Pries-Morrison, Lead Gardener
Sharon Remund, Wednesday Afternoon Greeter
Suzie Simonson, Thursday Morning Greeter
Malinda Smith, Tour Guide Director
2026 Board of Directors
Mary Pries-Morrison, President
Jerry Peterson, Vice President
Kristin Engman, Secretary
Chris Lundberg, Treasurer
Sandra Grunewald
Janelle Lindberg-Kendrick
Dan Lindgren
Bonnie Mack
Mallory Mundt
Colleen Nora
Jim Thorson
2026 Advokats
Alan Bakke
Kathy Bakke
Nohemi Brown
Becky Brunette
Eleanor Edman
Barbara Glaser
Jane Lammers Johns
Karen Turnblad Larson
Ewa Rydaker
2026 Investment Committee
John Bakke
Dean Barr
Jerry Peterson
Tammy Peterson