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 […]
Join us for a day of crafting! We'll make four types of decorations in our festive classroom: A painted wooden Dala Horse A mischevious Tomte A winter photo frame with a poloroid photo A Lucia Crown $20 per person or $35 for an adult/child pair. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register on EventBrite […]
Create an easy-to-stitch ornament using felt, embroidery floss, and beads for added 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. Please bring reading glasses/magnification, if needed. Students must […]
Life Members are invited to Gammelgården for the annual Life Member Gathering. Following light appetizers, listen to a presentation by Heidi Granke, AIA, Principal, Heritage Architecture Studio, LLC, about the progress being made on the restoration of the Pastor's House. Hear updates from Gammelgården's Board President, Colleen Nora, and Gammelgården's Director, Ann Rinkenberger, about some […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Gammelgården Museum of Scandia! The museum will be closed today to give our staff and volunteers time to spend with their families, friends, and loved ones.
Gammelgården Museum will be having an online auction from November 29th-December 7th, 2025! This is your opportunity to bid on a variety of items: – products, gift cards, books, artwork, tickets to experiences, or services from businesses. – items that have been previously-used, but are in excellent condition (e.g., Swedish glass, antiques, textiles). – handmade items […]
Gammelgården Museum's Butik (Gift Shop) will be open from 10-4 on Small Business Saturday. Customers will receive a 20% discount on purchases in the Butik (excluding sale and consignment items, memberships, and gift certificates). Gammelgården members will receive an additional 10% discount (30% off!). Play "Bingo in the Butik" and sample some products so you […]
Learn how to make archival book covers for two of Gammelgården Museum's historic books in its collection. You will have an opportunity to handle books from the 1800s and early 1900s, and provide an archival-quality book cover for them. By creating these covers, you will acquire the skills to design covers for your special and […]
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 […]
Gammelgården Museum will conclude a festive holiday day on Sunday, November 30th, with the lighting of candelabras in the windows of the Welcome House (the big red building) starting at 4 p.m. This follows Museum Store Sunday, which runs from 1-4 p.m. and offers discounts on products in the Butik (the museum gift shop), opportunities […]
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 […]
Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party. There will be three courses of food along with coffee and tea. The courses will include: – Breads – including cardamom bread, scones, and a variety of spreads. – Meats and cheeses; breads and crackers; and fresh fruit. – Desserts – including rice pudding and assorted cookies. […]
Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party. There will be three courses of food along with coffee and tea. The courses will include: – Breads – including cardamom bread, scones, and a variety of spreads. – Meats and cheeses; breads and crackers; and fresh fruit. – Desserts – including rice pudding and assorted cookies. […]