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.
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This Wednesday at the Museum we will be learning about the Big Lake and some of her secrets. Come on down and join us! ... See MoreSee Less
It’s BLUEBERRY season! Get inspired for some home baked goodies with cookbooks from the Madeline Island Museum gift shop & visit the charming pioneer home & exhibits! ... See MoreSee Less
The (MIM) Lake Superior Ojibwe Youth Internship Program has been busy this summer! Our amazing interns Tanner and Chloe from the Bad River and Red Cliff Bands of Lake Superior Chippewa recently took a “water drop journey” from the top of the Penokee Mountains back down to Lake Superior. Paddling Caroline Lake and hiking Copper Falls State Park and talking History, were beautiful highlights. (30 foot watershed walking map courtesy of Mashkiziibii Natural Resources) ... See MoreSee Less