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Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, Scandia, MN
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Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia

Open-air museum in Scandia, Minnesota, focused on Swedish immigrant history and heritage in the United States.

20880 Olinda Trail North, PO Box 62, Scandia, MN 55073 · Scandia, MN

About Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia

Gammelgarden Museum sits on the old farm where the Scandia community was first established. Founded in 1972, it honors the Swedish settlers who built the town and also recognizes the experiences of immigrants generally. Six historic buildings make up the open-air site, and visitors usually see their interiors on guided tours. The museum covers history, art, culture, and farming, and it is part of a group of eight open-air museums across Minnesota. It also takes part in the Blue Star Museums program for active-duty military personnel and their families.

  • #Swedish-American heritage
  • #immigration history
  • #open-air museum
  • #guided tours
  • #farm history

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