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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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As you train for the upcoming Turkey Trot – make sure to hydrate! Our Madeline Island Museum Water bottles keep your H20 cool, are friendly for the environment and are stylin'! Get ready for November 28th 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 which will be open for the event! You’ll find fun gift items and stocking stuffers that will please your special peeps, many with an homage to beautiful Madeline Island! Shop local and support our community! ... See MoreSee Less
A favorite t-shirt with the island Flicker motif created by Madeline Island Museum founder, Bella Capser is new again in these cotton tees now available at the Madeline Island Museum Gift Shop!
Get ready for November 28th 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 which will be open for the event! You’ll find fun gift items and stocking stuffers that will please your special peeps, many with an homage to beautiful Madeline Island! Shop local and support our community! ... See MoreSee Less
November is Native American Heritage Month - a time to honor and celebrate the traditions, stories and cultures of Indigenous peoples.
Take time this month to learn about the histories that shape our lives today. Michael Witgen, Columbia University professor and citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe shared a powerful presentation of the colonial beginnings of the United States at the annual James Madison Lecture Series.
Click on the link below to watch the talk on YouTube. ... See MoreSee Less