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 and cultures that 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.
In 2022, our temporary exhibitions share stories of Ojibwe culture and persistence through contemporary artwork, including Meeting Nanabozho: Works by Rabbett Before Horses Strickland, and Oshki-Anishinaabeg: Telling Our Stories with Manidoominensag.
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Speaker Series
Select dates and times this Summer
Visit this summer for FREE engaging discussions on historic and cultural topics. The talks cover themes from storytelling to the health of the Great Lakes and everything in between.
Summer Saturdays
June 4 | July 2 | August 6
Cool off and #ExploreWisconsinHistory with us!
Get a water bottle when you visit Madeline Island Museum on the first Saturday in June, July or August. Free gift can be picked up at the admission counter upon arrival. One gift per household.
Visit early – offer valid while supplies last!
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Madeline Island Museum
Discover the magic that has drawn people to Madeline Island's legendary shores for centuries. Located in the Apostle Islands, Lake Superior, WI
We are so excited to have Dana Trickey here this weekend demonstrating her quill work! Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM. ... See MoreSee Less
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