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Passages
Ojibwe Migration to the Place Where the Food Grows on the Water
Welcome to Mooniingwanekaaning, the ancestral homeland of Lake Superior Anishinaabe! Madeline Island has long been a place of courageous travelers. This exhibit shares the epic journey of the Ojibwe people to the Apostle Island archipelago and beyond.
Lake Superior Stories that Continue Today
A visit to the Madeline Island Museum is an adventure through time, exploring the stories of the diverse peoples who have called the island home. Your immersive journey traverses four historic structures that combine to form the heart of this modern museum featuring fascinating artifacts and engaging exhibits telling Ojibwe, French, British, and American stories.
The Apostle Islands was voted one of the 50 Best Places to Travel to in 2025, with a special shout out to the Madeline Island Museum and a chance to learn more about Ojibwe worldviews. Read All About it
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When it comes to stocking stuffers for fashionistas - jewelry is always a fav. The Madeline Island Gift Shop carries a variety of accessories that are sure to please!
Coming this Saturday, November 29th, the Annual Island Boutique at the Madeline Island Museum! As we welcome and honor the work of area artisans and vendors on Small Business Saturday, we also invite everyone to shop our Madeline Island Museum Gift Shop! You’ll find fun gift items and stocking stuffers that will please your special peeps, many with an homage to beautiful Madeline Island! ... See MoreSee Less
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A favorite shirt design was created by Madeline Island Museum founder, Bella Casper and it is new again in these cotton tees now available at the Madeline Island Museum Gift Shop!
Get ready for November 29th and the Annual Island Boutique at the Madeline Island Museum! As we welcome and honor the work of area artisans and vendors on Small Business Saturday, we also invite everyone to shop our Madeline Island Museum Gift Shop! You’ll find fun gift items and stocking stuffers that will please your special peeps, many with an homage to beautiful Madeline Island! ... See MoreSee Less