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  • Mors Dag (Mother’s Day) in Sweden

    Glad Mors Dag (glawd mohrs dawg) or Happy Mother’s Day! In Sweden, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in May. Mothers in Sweden prefer to receive fresh flowers […]

  • National Day in Sweden

    National Day is a day when Swedes celebrate the memory of the election of the nation's founding father, Gustav Vasa, on June 6, 1523. It was also on this day […]

  • Author Talk: Kitchens of Hope

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

    37 immigrant stories, 32 countries of origin, and 60 recipes - Meet the authors to this remarkable, story-filled cookbook. About this Event Immigrants carry more than hope as they cross oceans and traverse continents to come to the United States. They hold tightly to remembrances of what they left behind. “Kitchens of Hope” brings together […]

    Free

  • History & Heritage Book Club

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

    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 – […]

    Free

  • NAMI Mindful Creations

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

    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, […]

    Free

  • Museum Closed for Juneteenth

    Gammelgården Museum will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? From Wikipedia: Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday's name is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteenth", as it was on […]

  • Sustainable Sewing (Canceled)

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

    This is an ideas class versus a hands-on class. Participants are invited to bring favorite clothes for mending or upcycling ideas, but the instructor will focus ideas on how to: Make clothing in your closet go further by mending, patching, or upcycling. Make the best use of thrift stores - not only clothing, but fabric […]

    $38

  • Crochet a Rag Rug (Canceled)

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

    Rag rugs have a long history and continue the tradition of reusing fabrics in a sustainable way. Traditional braided rugs can last years, but over time the thread used to sew the braids together can deteriorate and create holes. With crocheted rugs, there is no sewing meaning they hold up better. In this class, students […]

    $55

  • Midsommardagen

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

    This Swedish festival is perhaps the most popular one of the year. Join us at Gammelgården Museum for this outdoor festival celebrating the beauty of the Summer Day. Dating back […]

  • Museum Closed – 4th of July

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

    Gammelgården Museum is closed on the 4th of July.

  • Art Club at Gammelgården

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

    Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend Sunday, July 5th 1:00–3:00 PM Join us for the pilot session of Gammelgården Museum's new Art Club! Looking for […]

  • Northern Bedrock Replaces Logs in the Pastor’s House

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

    Two crews from Northern Bedrock will be replacing between 11-14 logs in the Pastor's House on the northwest and southeast sides of the building. The logs have rotted from age […]