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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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.
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Celebrating the tradition of the "Snow Snake" today on Madeline Island! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Museum gift shop has great ideas for stocking stuffers for the kiddos! The best holiday shopping event on Madeline Island will take place on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 when the Madeline Island Museum will again host the annual Madeline Island Boutique on Small Business Saturday, November 30th from 10AM through 3PM featuring local artists and vendors with the perfect gifts for those naughty or nice. Our museum gift shop will also be open. Please “like” us on Facebook and join us daily for inspiration from the Madeline Island Museum gift shop for lake lovers, bookworms, and island history enthusiasts to streamline your boutique shopping list! Big thanks to the Madeline Island Ferry Line for providing free return passenger tickets to the mainland good for Saturday, November 30th only. ... See MoreSee Less