Tours

Are you interested in seeing the inside of the five 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 of Scandia and early Swedish immigration to Minnesota. Next, tour our five historic buildings with your guide. Finally, view the exhibits on display on the first and second floors of the Welcome House and visit the gift shop (Butik).

Please note: During 2024 and 2025, the Pastor’s House (Prästgård) is closed for renovation.

May 5-October 13, 2024

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.

Group Tours (10 or more)

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. The cost is $15 per person (all ages). Prior arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance.

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 May 6-June 7, 2024, and September 3-October 11, 2024.

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

Field Trip Request Form

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