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.
Book Club 2026 From May through December 2026, we will be exploring eight 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 book lovers every second Friday of the month from 10:30 AM – […]
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 brief educational session, a hands-on art activity, […]
Gammelgården Museum is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The museum will reopen on Black Friday at 10 a.m.
Happy Thanksgiving from Gammelgården Museum of Scandia! The museum will be closed today to give our staff and volunteers time to spend with their families, friends, and loved ones.
Get special deals and discounts on Black Friday at Gammelgården Museum. The Butik (gift shop) and Jul Shop (Christmas Shop) are open from 10-4.
Gammelgården Museum's Butik (Gift Shop) will be open from 10-4 on Small Business Saturday. Customers will receive a 20% discount on purchases in the Butik (excluding sale and consignment items, memberships, and gift certificates). Gammelgården members will receive an additional 10% discount (30% off!). Sample some products so you can try them before you buy […]
Museums foster appreciation and knowledge of history, art, culture, nature, and science. When you purchase an item from Gammelgården's gift shop, you help to sustain the museum’s service to their community and the public. Products found in museum stores are curated just like the works displayed in their respective institutions, with many items often developed […]
Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party. There will be three courses of food along with coffee and tea. The courses will include: – Breads – including cardamom bread, scones, and a variety of spreads. – Meats and cheeses; breads and crackers; and fresh fruit. – Desserts – including rice pudding and assorted cookies. […]
Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party. There will be three courses of food along with coffee and tea. The courses will include: – Breads – including cardamom bread, scones, and a variety of spreads. – Meats and cheeses; breads and crackers; and fresh fruit. – Desserts – including rice pudding and assorted cookies. […]
Join us in celebrating Luciadagen Sunday, December 6, 2026 7:00 am and 9:30 am Old Church (Gammelkyrkan) at Gammelgården Museum The program will include a reading, a message, and songs […]
Join us in celebrating Luciadagen Sunday, December 6, 2026 7:00 am and 9:30 am Old Church (Gammelkyrkan) at Gammelgården Museum The program will include a reading, a message, and songs […]