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 – […]
Come to Gammelgården Museum for a free family-friendly event featuring Swedish/Nordic and Japanese folk music, dance, and visual arts. There will also be arts and crafts for children and adults; historic building tours; an artists, crafters, and vendors fair; and artist demonstrations. Both American and Japanese food and beverages will be available for purchase. Spelmansstämman […]
Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend Looking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists? Bring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia. As a museum dedicated […]
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, […]
Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend Looking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists? Bring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia. As a museum dedicated […]
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 – […]
Donations of Swedish Items Wanted! Gammelgården Museum is preparing for its 6th annual Second-Hand Swedish Sale. We are looking for previously used Swedish glass, ceramics, linen, metal, jewelry, and holiday items. Donations may be brought to Gammelgården from September 16th-October 11th on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10-4 and Sundays from 1-4. All proceeds from the […]
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, […]
Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend Looking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists? Bring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia. As a museum dedicated […]
Add some new life to well-loved clothing using basic darning and mending techniques. Students can bring some of their own clothes to darn and mend using tools and supplies provided by instructor Riley Kleve. Students will learn to select materials, use various tools, and care for mended and darned clothing in class. Students will leave […]
Join Natalie for a fun DIY session making your own stylish Swedish-inspired skirt pocket or purse from scratch! This two-day class with Natalie Norman focuses on making a kjolväskor (a skirt pocket or purse) featuring appliqué and embroidered designs. Swedish kjolväskor were part of the Swedish folk dräkt (folk dress) and were used to carry […]
Join Natalie for a fun DIY session making your own stylish Swedish-inspired skirt pocket or purse from scratch! This two-day class with Natalie Norman focuses on making a kjolväskor (a skirt pocket or purse) featuring appliqué and embroidered designs. Swedish kjolväskor were part of the Swedish folk dräkt (folk dress) and were used to carry […]