Madeline Island Historical Museum, Historical museum in La Pointe, Wisconsin, US
The Madeline Island Museum contains four historic structures that house exhibits about Native American heritage and early European settlement in the region.
The museum presents artifacts from different periods, documenting the presence of Ojibwe peoples, French traders, British merchants, and American settlers on the island.
The museum collection includes traditional tools, ceremonial objects, and everyday items that illustrate the ways of life of various communities on Madeline Island.
Visitors can reach the museum at 226 Colonel Woods Avenue by taking the Madeline Island Ferry, with admission rates varying for different age groups.
The museum grounds feature a Veterans Honor Garden, dedicated in 2012, that provides a space for remembrance within the historical complex.
GPS coordinates: 46.78056,-90.78806
Latest update: April 2, 2025 21:02
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