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  • Midsommardagen

    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    This Swedish festival is perhaps the most popular one of the year. Join us at Gammelgården Museum for this outdoor festival celebrating the beauty of the Summer Day. Dating back […]

  • Puppet Show by Open Eye Theatre at Gammelgården Museum

    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade

    Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade
    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-3:45 p.m. on four Sundays – June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28! Bring your […]

  • Wet-Felted Vessels

    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    Learn from textile artist Sandra Brick the process of dimensional wet felting as you create a miniature vessel out of vibrant-colored wool. Using warm water, soap, and pre-carded wool, create […]

    $49

  • Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade

    Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade
    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-3:45 p.m. on four Sundays – June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28! Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, cello, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, or bass, and learn new tunes! Play along, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere. […]

  • Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade

    Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade
    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-3:45 p.m. on four Sundays – June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28! Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, cello, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, or bass, and learn new tunes! Play along, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere. […]

  • Cinnamon Bun Day at Gammelgården

    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    Gammelgården Museum of Scandia will be passing out 200 free cinnamon buns at the museum in celebration of the 45th anniversary of Cinnamon Bun Day. The cinnamon buns will be distributed at the museum on a first-come, first-served basis. When you pick up your cinnamon bun, plan to spend some time looking at the Welcome […]

  • The Art of Klippdockor: Paper Doll Making Workshop

    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    Join artist Maya Boo for a hands-on paper doll workshop inspired by Swedish immigrant folk traditions. In the 1800s, immigrant families in Minnesota created “klippdockor” (cut-out dolls) from wallpaper scraps, magazines, and reused household materials. In this class, participants will learn about the history of these handmade toys while designing and decorating their own paper […]

    $10

  • Fars Dag (Father’s Day) in Sweden

    Fars Dag - or Father’s Day - is celebrated on the second Sunday in November in Sweden, instead of in June. Father’s Day in Sweden was initially celebrated in June, but then various commercial organizations wanted it moved in 1931, so it wouldn’t compete with Mother’s Day (Mors dag) on the last Sunday of May.

  • Embroidered Christmas Ornament with Alycen Brothen

    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    Create an easy-to-stitch ornament using felt, embroidery floss, and beads for added sparkle. Instructor Alycen Brothen will teach students a few basic stitches, simple beading, assembling, and finishing, so students can leave with a completed ornament. No prior embroidery experience is necessary. All supplies will be provided. Please bring reading glasses/magnification, if needed. Students must […]

    $44.52

  • Lighting of the Candelabras at Gammelgården

    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    Gammelgården Museum will conclude a festive holiday day on Sunday, November 30th, with the lighting of candelabras in the windows of the Welcome House (the big red building) starting at 4 p.m. This follows Museum Store Sunday, which runs from 1-4 p.m. and offers discounts on products in the Butik (the museum gift shop), opportunities […]

  • Vinterfest

    Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

    10 am – 4 pm - All Day, Välkommen Hus 2nd Floor (Welcome House - big red building) View the Signs of Winter exhibit. Shop at Gammelgården's Butik (Gift Shop). Activities indoors at Gammelgården include: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Signs of Winter Puzzle Competition, Välkommen Hus 2nd Floor (big red Welcome House) Eight […]