Madeline Island Museum

Submitted by dan.bellivacqua on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 11:51
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Facebook Link
https://www.facebook.com/madelineislandmuseum
Website Link
https://madelineislandmuseum.wisconsinhistory.org/
Phone
715-747-2415
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Madeline Island Museum
Description

The Madeline Island Museum is located in La Pointe on Madeline Island. To get to the island you will take the 20 minute ferry ride from Bayfield and once you step off, the museum is just a block away. The museum houses changing exhibits showcasing the history of the region and island. From fur trading to Native American culture and the journey of the island becoming the tourism destination it is today. A 70 seat auditorium often has historical and interesting presentations and holds special events. There are guided tours given every hour or you can explore on your own. The museum consist of two buildings, the original museum and the Casper Center. The Casper Center is wheelchair accessible but access to other historic buildings is somewhat limited due to the scale.

Location
46.780397966276, -90.788081666865
Address

226 Colonel Woods Ave La Pointe 54850 Wisconsin USA
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