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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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The best holiday shopping event on Madeline Island will take place on Saturday, November 28th, 2026 when the Madeline Island Museum will again host the annual Madeline Island Boutique on Small Business Saturday, November 28th from 10AM through 4PM featuring local artists and vendors with island-inspired gift selections. Our delightful 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! For those coming from the mainland, you can get a free return ticket with proof of purchase from any vendor. The return ticket is for PASSENGER ONLY and good ONLY for November 28, 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
Come on a safari with me! Collectibles by Safari make great stocking stuffers and good luck minis are affordable additions at around $1 each. The Madeline Island Museum Gift Shop specializes not only in island-themed gifts, but especially educational choices for kids and young adults. The best holiday shopping event on Madeline Island will take place on Saturday, November 28th, 2026 when the Madeline Island Museum will again host the annual Madeline Island Boutique on Small Business Saturday, November 28th from 10AM through 4PM featuring local artists and vendors with the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Our delightful museum gift shop will also be open for this special event. Please “like” us on Facebook and join us daily for inspiration from the Madeline Island Museum Gift Shop for ideas for lake lovers, bookworms, and island history enthusiasts to streamline your boutique shopping list! ... See MoreSee Less
No beaver tophats available nowadays, but you can keep your noggin' warm and stylish in one of these models! The best holiday shopping event on Madeline Island will take place on Saturday, November 28th, 2026 when the Madeline Island Museum will again host the annual Madeline Island Boutique on Small Business Saturday, November 28th from 10AM through 4PM featuring local artists and vendors with the perfect gifts for those naughty or nice. Our delightful museum gift shop will also be open for the event. 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! ... See MoreSee Less