Tours

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. Our guided tours provide a glimpse into the daily lives of early immigrants. You’ll be immersed in history as you visit our historic buildings and see artifacts on display.

Begin in the Välkommen Hus for the history of Gammelgården Museum of Scandia and early Swedish immigration to Minnesota. Next, tour our five historic buildings with your guide. Finally, view the exhibit on display in the Passage Room of the Välkommen Hus and visit the Butik.

May 4 through Mid-October

Walk-In Tours

Friday and Saturday – 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM

Sunday – 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM

Rates:

$10 Admission/Tour

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

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

Reservations are not required.

Director’s Tours

First Friday of Each Month
June-October
12:30-2:00 pm
$15 Admission/Tour

Gammelgården Museum of Scandia’s Director, Lynne Moratzka, is your personal guide through the buildings, highlighting a selection of her favorite artifacts on view. Lynne shares her expert knowledge to provide a unique experience in this more in-depth and longer tour.

The tour includes a collection of historic artifacts that only those on the Director’s Tours see. This is your opportunity to get a close-up view of historic artifacts not available on the regular museum tour.

The Director’s Tours ends with light refreshments in the classroom.

Limit of 10 guests. Reservations are required. Please reserve your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/directors-tour-tickets-558813936527.

Group Tours (10 or more)

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

$10 Admission/Tour

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

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

A sandwich buffet is available for groups with 15+ people. Prior arrangements must be made.

Reservations are required two weeks prior to your visit.

Please call us at (651) 433-5053 or email us at
director@gammelgardenmuseum.org

Student Field Trips

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

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

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

$10 Admission/Tour

Reservations are required two weeks prior to your visit. Please use the adjacent form.

Please note: Field trips are available from September 1-October 15 and May 1-June 9 each year.

Swedish-speaking guides are available. Please call to make arrangements prior to your visit.

Field Trip Request Form

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