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 that a new constitution was adopted in 1809. The name was changed to Swedish Flag Day in 1983, but it wasn’t until 2005 that it […]
Learn the basics of tapestry weaving to create a small wall hanging from Sandra Brick. Use a variety of colorful, textured materials like bulky yarn and wool roving. Get fancy with fringe, loops, and color blocking to create a weaving that is as unique as you are! Sandra Brick is a trainer, coach, and educator […]
Get inspired by the fiber arts trend that's always in style: Crocheted Granny Squares! These simple-to-make crocheted squares can be used alone or multiplied to make everything from small purses to sweaters to large shawls! Cara Corey will teach you basic crocheting skills needed to create a Granny Square. Once you learn the pattern, see […]
The Fiber Arts Club at Gammelgården Museum will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Bring a project you're working on, and join in conversation and community. This is a relaxing gathering for people with projects in progress or in the planning stages. This is the perfect […]
New to Gammelgården this year is children’s storytime! This program will be hosted weekly on Thursday’s at 10:30 am in the classroom upstairs. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to partake in early literacy in your community. Early literacy programs are not designed to teach young children how to read, rather […]
Gammelgården Museum is launching a new program in 2025, History & Heritage Book Club! From May through December 2025, we will be exploring 8 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 […]
Enjoy hands-on activities while learning about the great state of Minnesota! Pat Bauer (author) and Dave Geister (illustrator) will share "Making Minnesota," an activity book published by the Minnesota Historical Society. NOTE: Although the event is free, there is limited seating. Please register on Eventbrite if you plan to attend to guarantee your spot. The […]
The Gammelgården Museum Silent Book Club meets on the third Sunday of each month from May through November from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Bring your favorite book from home to read, choose one from Gammelgården's non-lending library (there are books in English and Swedish), or purchase a book in the Butik (the museum's gift shop). There will […]
NAMI MC flyer_Gammelgården Museum of Scandia 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 […]
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 […]
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) will be at Gammelgården Museum with two teaching artists who will provide a 2-hour puppet making workshop on the theme of celebrating Midsummer, Summer, and/or flowers. This is a workshop for participants of all ages - from children in Kindergarten through adults. Participants younger […]
Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-3:45 p.m. on four Sundays – June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28! Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, cello, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, or bass, and learn new tunes! Play along, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere. […]