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- 226 Colonel Woods Ave, La Pointe, WI 54850
- +1 (715) 747-2415
- madelineislandmuseum.wisconsinhistory.org
Explore over 300 years of Island history as you learn about the generations of Native Americans, fur traders, lumbermen, old salts and summer travelers that have shaped Madeline Island’s past. Family and group rates are available. The museum gift shop features books, handmade jewelry, Ojibwe crafts, and other unique gifts. The museum is owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. The facility and grounds are available for rental for special events.
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