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Madeline Island Museum
Madeline Island Museum
La Pointe
view website226 Colonel Woods Avenue
La Pointe, WI 54850
715-747-2415
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-K
School-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Historical Landmark
History Museum
Madeline Island Museum Description
Comprised of four historic buildings and an extensive outdoor area, this museum provides a fascinating glimpse of Native American and pioneer cultures, and of the history of Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands in general. The museum's impressive display of hand-crafted model wooden ships, cornhusk dolls with names like "Protruding Tongue Face Mask Dancer," an exhibit on shipwrecks, a kids' corner with furs to touch, weaving and art activities, and two rooms devoted entirely to 19th-century antiques bring history alive. It's one of the best reasons to head indoors while you're on Madeline Island.
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: Young kids will enjoy the kids' corner (their older siblings will, too). Plan to spend a good portion of your visit there.
School-Age Kids: An interactive multimedia shipwreck display, as well as information and displays, makes this museum a wonder for school-age children, especially those who have read books like "Little House in the Big Woods" about pioneer life.
Planning Notes
- Don't bring food or drinks. No food or drinks are allowed anywhere in the museum, but there's a drinking fountain by the restrooms near the entrance.
- Turn on the lighthouse light. A docent will turn on the old light from a lighthouse at your request.
- Skip the documentary. The film "La Pointe, Lake Superior" plays hourly throughout the day. If you're traveling with kids under 15, they probably won't enjoy it.
Just the Facts
Hours: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours vary during September and October; call to verify. Closed November to the end of May.
Fees: Less than $10
Recommended Time: 2 - 4 hours
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