Needlefelting Workshops

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 […]

Event Series Storytime with Lynne

Storytime with Lynne

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 […]

Scandinavian Immigrant Culture through Storytelling, Comedy, and Traditional Music

Renee Vaughan, Chad Filley, and Bruce Danielson celebrate and preserve shared Scandinavian immigrant culture through storytelling, comedy, and traditional music. While studying in Sweden, Renee learned the stories and tunes of musicians who immigrated to Minnesota in the mid- to late-1800’s and she will be presenting their stories and tunes. She plays with several constellations […]

Needlefelting Workshop

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

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 […]

Make a Påskris (Swedish Easter Tree)

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

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 […]

Saturday Sing-a-Long with Janet Beckman on the Piano

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! […]

Event Series Swedish Language Class – Beginning

Swedish Language Class – Beginning

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

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 […]

$80
Event Series Swedish Language Class – Beginning

Swedish Language Class – Advancing

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

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 […]

$80
Event Series Storytime with Lynne

Storytime with Lynne

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 […]

Service Project Sampler Day with the Scandia-Marine Lions Club

Scandia Community Center Scandia Community Center 14727 209th Street, North Scandia, MN, United States

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 […]

Event Series Tour Guide Training

Tour Guide Training

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

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!