Gammelgården Museum of Scandia 

11 mi E of I-35 N on Hwy 97; S Co Rd 3 .5 mi. In Scandia, Minnesota.

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Step back in history at Gammelgarden Museum and glimpse into the daily lives of the Swedish immigrants in the only open-air museum devoted to Swedish Immigration in the United States. Visit the oldest Lutheran church building in Minnesota (1856); Prast Hus, the first parsonage (1868); Immigrant Hus (1855); Stuga (1930); Barn (1879); Valkommen Hus (Visitor Center); and Scandia Butik (Gift Shop).

Picnic and playground facilities, group tours and meals available. Join us for our many seasonal celebrations and children's programs.

Historic Building Tours - April 28 - mid-October. Tor the Tomte's tour brochure gives children a close-up view of life in 1856. Group tours and lunches by pre-arrangements (651) 433-5053. Always free parking!

Rates

Tours of historic buildings: Adults $7, children under 12 free. Indoor exhibit: free. Butik Gift Shop in main building

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