Use cookie cutters or create your own shapes using a variety of colors of wool as you learn the basics of needlefelting. The needlefelted items you make can be used as ornaments, pins, or wool coasters. This class is good for children ages 8+ years old and adults. Children must have an adult with […]
Are you looking for conversation partners to practice your Swedish, discuss various topics, or just casual chatting? Do you want just want to listen to people speaking Swedish? Then you are welcome to join our free “Swedish Samtalscirkel” once a month in February and March. Signe Fluegel will be leading the Samtalscirkel, and it will […]
Traditionally in Sweden, Norway, and Finland this time of year, fresh-cut branches are put in water. After the branches bud, small leaves open in a week or so. The budding branches are decorated with ornaments, decorations, and colorful ribbons for the coming of spring and the Easter holiday. Making a Påskris - or Easter Tree […]
Warm up your vocals because it’s time for a sing-a-long! There will be songbooks available for those who may not know the words to some of the songs, and for those who want to request a song for Janet to play. This is a FREE event! Bring your friends and family, and let’s have fun! […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on Mondays from April 3rd-May 22nd - a Beginning class (5:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (6:30 p.m.) The classes are ideal for those preparing for a trip to Sweden, visiting relatives, and/or translating family records/recipes. The cost is $80/per person for […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on Mondays from April 3rd-May 22nd - a Beginning class (5:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (6:30 p.m.) The classes are ideal for those preparing for a trip to Sweden, visiting relatives, and/or translating family records/recipes. The cost is $80/per person for […]
Join us for a FREE drop-in storytime in the Valkhommen 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 […]
Spend part of your morning (from 10 a.m.-12 noon) helping to assemble 200 nature and craft kits for Gammelgarden Museum. The craft and activity kits are focused on nature, heritage gardening, reuse, and resourcefulness which will be offered to youth at no cost during the summer. The Lions also will be collecting items for Gammelgarden […]
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 2023!
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, […]