On display from May 3rd to June 30th! We invite families to take a walk at Gammelgården and enjoy the Story Stroll! The Story Stroll is a free family-friendly activity that the whole family can enjoy together and bond through literacy while spending time outdoors exploring Gammelgården's beautiful grounds. Thanks to the Washington County Library, […]
Join us for a FREE drop-in storytime in the Valkommen Hus that is open to all children! Gammelgarden’s Director, Lynne Moratzka, will read stories to children that are either set in Sweden, written by Swedish authors, about immigrants, and/or about early life in Minnesota. Parents/caregivers are asked to stay with their children. Please let us […]
Opening Weekend celebrates Gammelgården Museum of Scandia's focus in its 51st year: Swedish Folk Painting Tradition and Innovation. Tours will be held on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM; and on Sunday at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. On Friday and Saturday during Opening Weekend, tours are free. Starting on Sunday, […]
Opening Weekend celebrates Gammelgården Museum of Scandia's focus in its 51st year: Swedish Folk Painting Tradition and Innovation. Tours will be held on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM; and on Sunday at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. On Friday and Saturday during Opening Weekend, tours are free. Starting on Sunday, […]
Opening Weekend celebrates Gammelgården Museum of Scandia's focus in its 51st year: Swedish Folk Painting Tradition and Innovation. Tours will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM; and on Sunday at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. On Saturday, there are self-guided tours with a docent at each historical building. On Friday […]
Come celebrate 50 successful years of Gammelgården Museum of Scandia...and wish the museum well for another 50 years! This 51st Birthday Supper Picnic Party, served at Gammelgården Museum, is for people of all ages in the community...just make a reservation. The menu includes: - Pulled pork on buns with assorted Swedish toppings ( Lingonberry sauce, […]
Opening Weekend celebrates Gammelgården Museum of Scandia's focus in its 51st year: Swedish Folk Painting Tradition and Innovation. Tours will be held on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM; and on Sunday at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. On Friday and Saturday during Opening Weekend, tours are free. Starting on Sunday, […]
Come experience a FREE day as an immigrant making a new life on a small farm in the town of Scandia in the late-1800’s. From 1-4 pm, Gammelgården opens for free each of the five historic and fully-furnished buildings allowing visitors to participate in the work and play as residents of this small farm did in […]
Following the ceremony by the Chisago American Legion at the North Elim Cemetery (starting between 12:30-1 pm and finishing by 1:15 pm across from Elim Lutheran Church), come to Gammelgården Museum from 1:15-2:30 pm to see the Artifacts of Heroism display. There will be artifacts from the museum's collection from the Civil War to WWII […]
Visit Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Scandia Farmers Market On four days during the summer at the Scandia Farmers Market, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Scandia Community Center parking lot, Gammelgården gives out free activity bags to the first 50 families thanks to the generous support of the Scandia-Marine Lions Club. Each bag has […]
See a variety of Dala horses from the museum's collection and learn about their history. Receive a blank wooden horse that you paint and decorate. Hear a story about Dala horses while you paint. Frost Dala horse cookies that are baked by Ashley Bakes (a one-woman sweets shop). Offered: Saturday, June 17 and Saturday, August […]
NOTE: Little Immigrants Mini-Camp is canceled in 2023. Little Immigrants Mini-Camp is for 4-6 year olds . Parents drop off their children between 9:45-10 a.m., with the program beginning at 10 a.m. Children are encouraged to dress up in costumes reflective of pioneers and/or early Swedish immigrants. The camp provides children with an opportunity to […]