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Madeline Island Museum 2008 Season Visitor Information

Season Dates and Times
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily May 24 through August 31. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily September 1 through October 4. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, October 10-11, and October 17-18. Open early and late season for group tours and researchers by appointment.
Admission
Adults $7
Children (5-17) $3.50
Senior citizens (65 and over) $6
Family (two adults and two or more dependent children 5-17) $19
Members of the Wisconsin Historical Society get a 50-percent discount off admission.
Location
Madeline Island Historical Museum
La Pointe, WI 54850

  • Located about three miles offshore from the city of Bayfield in Northern Wisconsin's Apostle Islands.
  • The island is accessible via a ferry operated by the Madeline Island Ferry Line.
  • 20 miles from Ashland
  • 85 miles from Duluth-Superior
  • 360 miles from Milwaukee and Dubuque
  • 315 miles from Madison
  • 220 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul
View an area map.
One of the original buildings of Madeline Island Historical Museum
One of the original buildings of Madeline Island Historical Museum
Contact Us
Phone: 715-747-2415
Contact us via email.
View and Download a Brochure
Download and print a Madeline Island Museum brochure (PDF 1.2MB).
Group Tours
Discounted rates offered for organized groups of 24 or more. Call the site for details.
Wheelchair Access
Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals requiring wheelchairs for mobility. Call ahead to make arrangements.
Madeline Island Tourism Information
For general information on Madeline Island tourism, contact the Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce. For information about access to Madeline Island from Bayfield, contact the Madeline Island Ferry Line.
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