Gammelgården Museum of Scandia — Attraction in Scandia

I have been in this area thousands of times over the years, and it wasn't until the other day that I actually stopped there and looked around when I went there with my wife and son to meet my brother and his son who had been here quite a few times before.

When we were here it was the off season, so none of the buildings were open. It was still a lot of fun to walk around and look at the outsides of the buildings and read the signs that were posted by them.

I rarely go anywhere without my camera, and this was a GREAT place to take photos at. I can't wait to go back when everything is open and I'll be able to check out the insides of some of these buildings, and check out some of the activities they have during their open season.

My father is 100% Swedish, so it is neat to learn more about the culture by visiting...

I was surprised at how professionally designed the welcome house is. It's gorgeous, has two floors, an elevator, and multiple big clean bathrooms. It also has books in Swedish for all levels of readers, including kids, and sometimes there are community craft events. The large Dala horses are all different art styles outside and there's a playground directly behind the welcome house for the little ones. The tours run frequently and aren't expensive- just $10 to keep the museum running. The tour guides dress up, are very knowledgeable, and lead you inside four of the outbuildings (the fifth is under renovation). There are also keys in each outbuilding to help visits, especially kids, remember something unique about each building. And the gift shop has really...

This is a wonderful museum for those interested in American immigrant history and Scandinavian traditions. I’ve visited three times so far. It is in a beautiful setting and a photographers paradise. My last visit in October 2018 I attended an Annie’s Swedish coffee and tour. The museum director, Lyn, gave the tour and she was excellent. She really gave life to what immigrant history was like for 19th Scandinavians who settled in the Minnesota area. Someone marked this museum as “permanently closed,” which is not accurate. It is only closed during the months when winter is most severe. It is best to check by calling or looking at the museum calendar...