The Greeter Gathering includes a free tour of the buildings, a walk-through of the main exhibits in the Welcome House (focused on textiles and shoemaking), and fika. Please sign up to let us know that you will be attending. Feel free to bring a friend who may be interested in being a greeter (make sure […]
Book Club 2026 From May through December 2026, we will be exploring eight 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 book lovers every second Friday of the month from 10:30 AM – […]
Season Opening Day marks the first day of the 2026 season. This family-friendly, free event will feature many exciting activities and exhibits! From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: · View new exhibits in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus). · See the historic buildings and look for some artifacts that have not been displayed before. · […]
Join new and returning tour guides for training. Learn about new changes and updates to the tour schedule, signage at the museum, and exciting new projects and activities that will be happening in 2026.
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 brief educational session, a hands-on art activity, […]
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 brief educational session, a hands-on art activity, […]
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 brief educational session, a hands-on art activity, […]
10 am – 4 pm - All Day, Välkommen Hus 2nd Floor (Welcome House - big red building) View the Signs of Winter exhibit. Shop at Gammelgården's Butik (Gift Shop). Activities indoors at Gammelgården include: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Signs of Winter Puzzle Competition, Välkommen Hus 2nd Floor (big red Welcome House) Eight […]
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 brief educational session, a hands-on art activity, […]
Gammelgården volunteers and members are invited to this annual event. Invitations are mailed to those who have volunteered or joined/supported the museum in 2025. Please contact Ann at director@gammelgardenmuseum.org if you volunteered in 2025 and did not receive an invitation to the event. This year, we have a special program featuring the Forest Lake Area […]
Staff and volunteers work together to take down the holiday exhibits and decorations; wrap and package the artifacts and artwork; and do inventory for the gift shop. Volunteers (teens and adults) are encouraged to help with this annual transition as we prepare for Vinterfest later in the month. Sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAA2EA3FAC16-61356552-vinterfest#/
Staff and volunteers work together to take down the holiday exhibits and decorations; wrap and package the artifacts and artwork; and do inventory for the gift shop. Volunteers (teens and adults) are encouraged to help with this annual transition as we prepare for Vinterfest later in the month. Sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAA2EA3FAC16-61356552-vinterfest#/