Nonprofit

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia


  • Mission

    The mission of Gammelgården Museum of Scandia is to preserve, present, and promote Swedish immigrant heritage and history. Through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and community events, the museum aims to celebrate and share the rich history, arts, culture, traditions, and customs of the Scandinavian people as they relate to and impact contemporary American society. By providing a welcoming and immersive experience, the museum seeks to inspire an appreciation and understanding of Scandinavian culture among visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Gammelgarden Museum is dedicated to preserving its historic buildings, artifacts, and stories. By offering interactive learning opportunities, the museum strives to inspire curiosity and a deeper connection to the past; while helping visitors make connections to their own cultural heritage.

    About Us

    With eight open-air museums throughout Minnesota, Gammelgården Museum is the only one of this type in Washington County. Focusing on history, art, culture, and agriculture, Gammelgården is the singular open-air museum devoted to preserving, presenting, and promoting Swedish immigrant heritage in the United States.

    Housed in six buildings on the historic gammelgården, or old farm, where the community of Scandia was first established, Gammelgården invites visitors to step back in time, experience the stories of Swedish immigrants, and relate them to their own family immigration stories.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Arts & Music
    • Community Development
    • Immigrants or Refugees
    • International Relations
    • Volunteering

    Location & Contact

    • 651-433-5053
    • 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, Minnesota, US

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