This Spring, Alan Hagstrom's two daughters, Sarah and Karen, and Sarah's partner Ro installed two benches on the grounds of Gammelgården as a memorial to Alan. They chose two benches because their father's defining priority in life was to inspire, foster, and facilitate the development of community. The two benches will invite people to have […]
Life Members are invited to Gammelgården for the annual Life Member Gathering. Following light appetizers, listen to updates from Gammelgården's Board President, Jim Thorson, and Gammelgården's Director, Ann Rinkenberger, about some of the highlights from the past year and what to look forward to during 2024 and 2025. There will be a feature presentation as […]
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.
On this day, we will be making tomtes and Christmas/God Jul ornaments and decorations. Use a variety of felt, ric-rac, fake fur, and other decorative items to create your own personalized tomte. Traditional and contemporary supplies - including clay and needlefelting supplies - will be provided to create Swedish decorations and ornaments […]
Create an easy-to-stitch ornament out of felt, embroidery floss, and beads for some sparkle. Instructor Alycen Brothen will teach students a few basic stitches, simple beading, assembling, and finishing so students can leave with a completed ornament. No prior embroidery experience is necessary. All supplies will be provided, except scissors. Please bring sharp scissors and […]
Krown Bakery & Eatery will be at Gammelgården Museum on Wednesday, November 20th from 12-3 p.m. There will be items for sale as well as pre-orders. For pre-orders, please call Krown Bakery at 763-427-0506 to place and pay for your order. The items that will be available for the pre-orders and on-site sales are: - […]
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!
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.
Check back to see what specials the gift shop (Butik) will be offering on Small Business Saturday!
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 […]
Enjoy the lighting ceremony at the Scandia Community Center where there will be two fire pits, cookies, and hot chocolate. At 5 p.m., the lights at the Community Center, Gammelgården […]
