Event Series Second-Hand Swedish Sale

Second-Hand Swedish Sale

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

Second Annual Second-Hand Swedish Sale This is a great opportunity to purchase lovely pre-owned Swedish glass, ceramics, linens, metal, jewelry, and holiday items. Gammelgården welcomes individuals to donate Swedish items that are in good to excellent condition. All proceeds will support Gammelgården’s programming. Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00 am – 8:00 pm October 17th also […]

Story Sharing at the Alan Hagstrom Memorial Benches

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

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 Member Event

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

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 (Father’s Day) in Sweden

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.

Tomtes and Christmas/God Jul Ornaments

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

      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 […]

Embroidered Christmas Ornament

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

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 […]

$40

Krown Bakery & Eatery Pop-Up Shop at Gammelgården Museum

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

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: - […]

Museum is Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

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

Gammelgården Museum is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The museum will reopen on Black Friday at 10 a.m.

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from Gammelgården Museum of Scandia!

Black Friday Deals & Discounts in the Butik (Gift Shop)

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

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.

Small Business Saturday

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

Check back to see what specials the gift shop (Butik) will be offering on Small Business Saturday!

Museum Store Sunday

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

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 […]