Gammelgården Museum of Scandia, along with the Scandia-Marine Lions and City of Scandia, will be passing out free mini-cinnamon buns at the corner of Olinda Trail and Oakhill Road in celebration of the 44th anniversary of Cinnamon Bun Day. The distribution is at the corner of Elim Lutheran Church, the cemetery, Scandia Merchantile, and Apothecary’s […]
Gammelgården Museum of Scandia will be passing out free cinnamon buns at the museum in celebration of the 44th 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 House […]
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.
On this day, we will be making tomtes and Christmas/God Jul ornaments and decorations. Use a variety of felt, ric-rac, fake fur, and other decorative items to create your own personalized tomte. Traditional and contemporary supplies - including clay and needlefelting supplies - will be provided to create Swedish decorations and ornaments […]
Enjoy the lighting ceremony at the Scandia Community Center where there will be two fire pits, cookies, and hot chocolate. At 5 p.m., the lights at the Community Center, Gammelgården […]
Season Opening Day marks the first day of the 2025 season. This family-friendly, free event will feature many exciting activities and exhibits! From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: · View new exhibits in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus): "Explore the World of Immigrants," "Scandinavian Fish and Fishing," and "Birch: Art & Function." · See the […]
Join us for a morning of film, creativity, and connection with nature! We’ll start with a screening of Frø: Nordic Seed Heroes, a documentary exploring the cultural significance of seed-saving in the Nordic regions. Learn about the importance of restoring global seed diversity and the role it plays in strengthening our food systems and climate […]
This beginning-level course is wonderful for those who want to learn how to crochet, but need some guidance about how to start. It also is a great class for those who have crocheted many years ago and need a little encouragement to get back into it. First, you learn about the best hooks and yarn […]
Enjoy hands-on activities while learning about the great state of Minnesota! Pat Bauer (author) and Dave Geister (illustrator) will share "Making Minnesota," an activity book published by the Minnesota Historical Society. NOTE: Although the event is free, there is limited seating. Please register on Eventbrite if you plan to attend to guarantee your spot. The […]
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. […]
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 to ancient times, Midsommardagen marks the longest day of the year and welcomes back warm weather. Enjoy traditional Swedish music, group folk dancing, hands-on activities, […]
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 want to do anything but watch her tomatoes grow. Digging in her garden, she unearths Mr. Boo Boo, a very excitable skeleton. This unlikely duo […]
