About the Event
Thank you for visiting the Madeline Island Museum! In conjunction with the DNR's Free Fun Weekend at Big Bay State Park, the museum is offering half-priced admission during this special weekend.
Held within the forests, shores, hills and settlements of Madeline Island are stories of the countless people who have called it home across centuries of history. Travel to the Madeline Island Museum to explore the rich and nuanced lives of the Anishinaabe, or Ojibwe, who populate its shores, as well as tales from French and British explorers and fur traders who later settled the island. The museum, which is composed of four historic structures, features a 20-minute musical introductory film and a series of exhibits that illuminate the many different cultures that coalesced—and occasionally clashed—over time. Explore the rich history of the Ojibwe and learn about the European immigrants and their trades: fur trading, missionary work, fishing, boat building, logging, and shipping.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Know Before You Go & Accessibility:
- The museum store is open during operating hours.
- Guests may exit and return throughout the day.
- No food/beverage allowed.
- Restrooms and water fountains are available on site.
- The site will remain open rain or shine, except on a gale day.
- Unredeemed tickets can be used on another date in the case of a gale day.
- No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.
- Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible.
- Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 715-747-2415 or madelineisland@wisconsinhistory.org.
About the Location
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 self-guided tour 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. Explore the historic buildings that comprise the modern museum, each exploring the diverse cultures that have called Madeline Island home throughout history. Experience Indigenous life, the fur trade, logging, boat building, fishing, missionary activity, immigrant life and much more.
