DOROTHY MOLTER MEMORIAL MUSEUM

ELY, MN

The Dorothy Molter Memorial Museum is located in Ely, Minnesota and is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Dorothy Molter, also known as the "Root Beer Lady." Molter lived alone on Knife Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for over 56 years, where she became famous for her homemade root beer, which she would sell to passing canoeists. The museum is housed in a log cabin that was once Molter's home and showcases her life and accomplishments.

Visitors to the museum can view a collection of Molter's personal items, including her hand-crafted root beer labels, photographs, clothing, and other artifacts. The museum also features exhibits on the history of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the impact of tourism on the area. In addition, there is a gift shop where visitors can purchase souvenirs and Molter's famous root beer.

The museum is open from May through October and offers guided tours for visitors. It is a popular destination for tourists who are interested in the history and culture of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the unique story of the "Root Beer Lady."

DOROTHY MOLTER MEMORIAL MUSEUM is a History Museum in ELY MN. US MID #8402700490

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 106,730 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact DOROTHY MOLTER MEMORIAL MUSEUM

DOROTHY MOLTER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 391
ELY
MN
55731-0391

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DOROTHY MOLTER MEMORIAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402700490
Name DOROTHY MOLTER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name DOROTHY MOLTER MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 411698884
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 194,988
REVENUE 106,730
LAT/LONG 47.902205, -91.854106
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 137
US Census Tract: 015300
US Census Block: 4008