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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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✨Save the Date: Island Boutique at the Madeline Island Museum!✨
Looking for the perfect holiday gifts while supporting local artisans? Join us for a festive day of shopping and community spirit right here at the Madeline Island Museum!
🎁 What to Expect:
• Handcrafted items made with care by local community artisans
• The Madeline Island Museum Store will be open featuring local apparel, jewelry, toys, books, and more
⛴️ Complimentary Ferry Ticket!
Pick up a FREE return ferry ticket at the museum when you make a purchase on the island!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 28
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Madeline Island Museum
🎨 CALL FOR VENDORS! 🎨
Interested in selling your handcrafted good at the boutique? Contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 715-747-2415
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In a little over a year, the new Wisconsin History Center’s retail space will open! Artists and makers - here’s the info for partnering up. The exhibits, media productions, and retail spaces will share stories from every region of the place we now call Wisconsin. Please share!Are you a Wisconsin artist or maker? We would love to see your work!
Opening in late 2027 on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison, the Wisconsin Historical Society’s new flagship building, the Wisconsin History Center, will take a modern approach to sharing our state’s history and connecting communities.
The first-floor retail store will extend those stories beyond the galleries, offering visitors and the public a unique selection of merchandise inspired by Wisconsin’s people, places, and history. The store will feature custom-made products alongside consignment, wholesale, and collaborative work from artists and makers across the state.
The stories shared at the Wisconsin History Center and throughout Wisconsin are shaped by the communities that have made an impact on our state. We want our retail space to reflect that influence and celebrate the creativity found in communities across Wisconsin.
We’re inviting Wisconsin artists and makers to help us bring those stories to life. Through this open call, we’re seeking original artwork, products, and merchandise that celebrate the people, places, cultures, and stories that make Wisconsin unique.
Apply Today: wihist.org/4yFCrAA
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Looking good, Madeline Island Museum!
New cedar siding was installed this past week on the Museum’s facade. Thank you tJH Findorffndorff crew for the excellent work on this project! ... See MoreSee Less