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
Volunteer Coordinator/Greeter- volunteer@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Receptionist/Membership Assistant
(Open)
Joan Detzler, Membership Director membership@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Erin Swanson, Caretaker caretaker@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Nohemi Brown, Accounting Consultant nohemi@qualisaccounting.com
Marketing/PR Coordinator (Open) media@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Development Director (Open)
Programming Coordinator (Open)
Food Coordinator (Open)
Butik Assistant – Sundays (Open)
** Our staff is expanding in 2025! Contact Ann at director@gammelgardenmuseum.org for more information and/or to submit your resume for one of the open positions. **
Volunteer Staff
Darlene Holtgreve, Wednesday Morning
Greeter
Carol Nordin – Friday All-Day Greeter
Sharon Remund – Wednesday Afternoon
Greeter
Cheryl Starr, Butik Assistant scandiabutik.gammelgarden@gmail.com
2024 Board of Directors
Colleen Nora, President
Barb Sackmann, Vice President
Kristin Engman, Secretary
Chris Lundberg, Treasurer
David Elfstrand
Sandra Grunewald
Janelle Lindberg-Kendrick
Dan Lindgren
Jenny Mayer
Jerry Peterson
Mary Sandgren
Jim Thorson
2024 Advokats
Doniver Ahlm
Kathy Bakke
Nohemi Brown
Becky Brunette
Eleanor Edman
Barbara Glaser
Leif Hagen
Jane Lammers Johns
Karen Turnblad Larson
Ewa Rydaker
2024 Investment Committee
John Bakke
Dean Barr
Jerry Peterson
Tammy Peterson