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Tours

Are you interested in seeing the inside of the historic buildings? If so, our guided tours provide a glimpse into the daily lives of early immigrants. Take a journey back in time as you experience what immigrant life was like in the 1850s as you tour the first Swedish settlement in Minnesota. You’ll be immersed in history as you visit our historic buildings and see artifacts on display.

Begin in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus) for the history of Gammelgården Museum and early Swedish immigration to Minnesota. Next, tour our historic buildings with your guide. Finally, view the artiacts on display on the first and second floors of the Welcome House and visit the gift shop (Butik).

Please note: During 2026 and 2027, the Pastor’s House (Prästgård) is closed for renovation.

May 8-October 11, 2026

Walk-In Tours

Friday and Saturday – 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:30 PM

Sunday – 1:30 PM

Rates:

$10 Admission/Tour

$9 Admission/Tour for Military (Active, Retired, and Veterans), Seniors, and Time Travelers Members

Free Admission/Tour for Gammelgården Members, ASI Current Members, and Children under 12

Reservations are not required.

Group Tours (10 or more)

Wednesday and Thursday

$10 Admission/Tour

Minimum tour fee – $100 per group.

Reservations are required two weeks prior to your visit.

Please call us at (651) 433-5053 or email Ann at

director@gammelgardenmuseum.org

Student Field Trips – May-October 

Teachers and homeschooling parents are invited to Gammelgården Museum for students to learn about early immigration to Minnesota.

$3 Admission/Tour for Students (no hands-on craft/activity) or $5 Admission/Tour for Students (with a hands-on craft/activity)

$10 Admission/Tour for Adults/Chaperones

Reservations are required two weeks prior to your visit. Please use the adjacent form. Minimum number of students: 10.

Please note: Field trips are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 6-June 4, 2026, and September 9-October 8, 2026.

Student Field Trips – November-December

Teachers and homeschooling parents are invited to Gammelgården Museum for students to learn about Swedish holidays and traditions, and to view the holiday exhibit at the museum.

$3 Admission/Tour for Students (no hands-on craft/activity) or $5 Admission/Tour for Students (with a hands-on craft/activity)

No Charge for Adults/Chaperones

Reservations are required two weeks prior to your visit. Please use the adjacent form. Minimum number of students: 10.

Please note: Field trips are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from November 5-December 18, 2025; and November 4-December 17, 2026.

Field Trip Request Form

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