Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia

Focused on Swedish immigrants in the 1800s, visitors learn about daily life, arts & the environment. The mission of Gammelgarden 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. The museum's main programs include: - Major community events focused on Swedish music, dance, folk dress, and culture; and immigrant and early-settler experiences. - Art exhibits that feature the work of professional artists throughout the United States, and people of all ages and artistic abilities for community art shows. - Classes and workshops related to the arts, crafts, environment, heritage gardening, agriculture, and Swedish language and holidays. - Displays of historical cultural artifacts that are collected and preserved for current and future generations to learn about and see. - Informal gatherings fe