Explore the fascinating people and places of Minnesota’s first global business in “Fur Trade in Minnesota,” a new traveling exhibit from the Minnesota History Center on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Gammelgården Museum. Hundreds of years ago, Minnesota played a key role in the fur trade, which stretched across five continents. Visitors to the […]
Dala Horse Puzzle Tournament Join us for a fun-filled morning of puzzle-solving and friendly competition. Test your skills and see if you have what it takes to be crowned the puzzle champion. Whether you're a puzzle enthusiast or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for all ages. Don't miss out on […]
Spend part of your afternoon trying out new board and card games. Some games you may be familiar with and others may be new or little-known ones. There are games for all ages and abilities. After you play a game, you may enter your name in a drawing to win your favorite game. All children […]
Gammelgården Museum will be closed for the season from December 22, 2024-January 24, 2025. It will open for one day on January 25, 2025, for Vinterfest. The museum will be closed again from January 26-May 2, 2025; and will be reopen on May 3rd for the 2025 season.
NAMI MC flyer_Gammelgården Museum of Scandia NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group, is a group that focuses on building resiliency and strengthening mental well-being through education, creative expression through art, and the support of others in a safe and confidential environment. Each meeting will focus on one mental health topic and include a […]
NAMI MC flyer_Gammelgården Museum of Scandia NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group, is a group that focuses on building resiliency and strengthening mental well-being through education, creative expression through art, and the support of others in a safe and confidential environment. Each meeting will focus on one mental health topic and include a […]
NAMI MC flyer_Gammelgården Museum of Scandia NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group, is a group that focuses on building resiliency and strengthening mental well-being through education, creative expression through art, and the support of others in a safe and confidential environment. Each meeting will focus on one mental health topic and include a […]
Join new and returning tour guides for training. Learn about new changes and updates to the tour schedule, signage at the museum, and exciting new projects and activities that will be happening in 2025.
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 […]
Gammelgården Museum is launching a new program in 2025, History & Heritage Book Club! From May through December 2025, we will be exploring 8 books related to Nordic history and heritage; and Swedish lifestyles and traditions. There are both fiction and non-fiction books; and authors from the United States and Sweden. Join other […]
The Fiber Arts Club at Gammelgården Museum will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Bring a project you're working on, and join in conversation and community. This is a relaxing gathering for people with projects in progress or in the planning stages. This is the perfect […]
Gammelgården is accepting high-quality new and used items to sell during the Community-wide Garage Sale that will be held on May 29th-31st. Proceeds from the items sold will be used to support the museum's restoration projects and events. Items can be dropped off on May 15th, 16th, and 17th from 11-3 and on May 18th […]