MADELINE ISLAND MUSEUM

LA POINTE, WI

Madeline Island Museum is located on Madeline Island in Lake Superior, Wisconsin. The museum was established in 1958 and is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the island and its people. The museum is housed in a building that was originally the Old Mission School, which opened in 1900 and served as a boarding school for Native American children until the 1930s.

The museum's exhibits tell the story of the island, from its early Native American inhabitants to its fur trade era and later settlement by European immigrants. Visitors can explore artifacts, photographs, and interactive exhibits that showcase the island's rich history.

One of the museum's most popular exhibits is the recreated Ojibwe village, which depicts a typical Native American village from the mid-1700s. Visitors can learn about the daily life, customs, and traditions of the island's original inhabitants.

Another exhibit highlights the island's role in the fur trade and its impact on the local economy. The museum also features exhibits on shipwrecks, farming, and the island's resort era.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers educational programs, guided tours, and special events throughout the year. The museum's gift shop sells books, jewelry, and other items related to the island's history and culture.

MADELINE ISLAND MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LA POINTE WI. US MID #8405500065

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 7157472415
• website: www.madelineislandmuseum.org

MADELINE ISLAND MUSEUM

LA POINTE
WI
54850

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