LIMITED ENGAGEMENT EXHIBIT
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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That’s a wrap on our 2026 season!
Thank you for such a great season! It was a pleasure reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new guests experiencing the majesty of the island for the first time. Thank you for making us a stop on your island adventures and we look forward to seeing you next season!
P.S. Don’t forget about our Island Boutique Event happening on November 28. More details to come soon! ... See MoreSee Less
Today, September 30, we remember and honor the 1854 Treaty of La Pointe. The Madeline Island Museum is open from 10 am to 4 pm. A full schedule of Treaty Day activities organized by the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians is included below. Miigwech. ... See MoreSee Less
Aaniin! The Madeline Island Museum will be open Wednesday, September 30 from 10 am to 4 pm. There are many meaningful events planned throughout the day on Mooningwanekaaning to commemorate the 1854 Treaty at La Pointe. Stop in for a visit and reconnect with the “Passages: Ojibwe Migration to the Place Where Food Grows on the Water” exhibit.
We look forward to seeing everyone throughout the day - free admission is offered and a reminder that walk-on ferry tickets are complimentary on September 30. The Wisconsin Historical Society is honored that the wiigwaasi jiimaan (birchbark canoe) built by Red Cliff Ojibwe Elder Marvin DeFoe will begin its journey to Madison on Treaty Day, where it will be displayed at the new Wisconsin History Center, opening in 2028. ... See MoreSee Less