Copper Range Historical Museum
The Copper Range Historical Museum is located in South Range in Michigan’s Houghton County. The museum was originally the South Range State Bank building and was built in 1900. The museum exhibits and preserves historical items conducive to the copper mining industry, logging, farming, and businesses in and around South Range. Hours of Operation: June […]
Carnegie Museum
The Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw is located in Houghton in Michigan’s Houghton County. The building was originally built in 1909 and served as a public library until 2006. Today it houses the Carnegie Museum that shows changing exhibits about the cultural and natural history of the Keweenaw. It is open year-round and to see […]
A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum
The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum is located in Houghton in Michigan’s Houghton County at the Michigan Technological University campus. The museum features the largest public exhibit and collection of minerals from the Great Lakes region and from all over the world. Visitors will learn about minerals through information panels and displays. It is internationally recognized […]
Books on the Plaza
The Books on the Plaza is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St Louis County. This mural is painted on a column at the Duluth Public Library of large scale spines of books that you could peruse inside to library. It was painted by local artist Scott Murphy in 2011. The books are a complete mix […]
Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center
The Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center is located in Munising in Michigan’s Alger County. Take a self guided tour and immerse yourself in the local history. Watch a narrated thirteen minute video detailing the local fishing and logging industry, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This is a great place to begin your visit to the area […]
History of Jobs in Lincoln Park- Mural
The History of jobs in Lincoln Park mural is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St Louis County. It is on the east side of the Frost River Trading Company building and was painted by Paul LaJeunesse. It shows the history of the Lincoln Park neighborhood and various occupations and businesses the community has had.
Alger County Heritage Center
The Alger County Heritage Center is located in Munising in Michigan’s Alger County. Situated in a former elementary school, this museum offers a glimpse into Alger County’s history. Here you will find exhibits featuring historic Grand Island, Munising Woodenware Company, barn building, homemaking, saunas and so much more. Hours of Operation: Tue-Sat 11:00am – 4:00pm
Pocket Park Mural
The Pocket Park Mural is located in Duluth’s Lincoln Park in Minnesota’s St Louis County. Pocket park is a quaint little park on the corner of West Superior Street and 19th Avenue West. The walls surrounding the park were painted by artist Ann Klefstad and depict vibrant scenes of nature and woodland creatures.
Light Keeper's House Museum
The Light Keeper’s House Museum is located in Grand Marais in Michigan’s Alger County. Situated on the shore of Lake Superior with the Grand Marais, Harbor of Refuge, Inner Lighthouse. As you enter the museum you are swept back in time to the days of when this Lightkeepers home began it’s operation at the turn […]
Life House Phoenix Mural
The Life House Phoenix mural is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St. Louis County. This mural was a community collaboration with artist Adam Swanson and the youth from Life House programs. It depicts a vibrant red phoenix symbolizing strength and renewal.
Gitche Gumee: Agate And History Museum
The Gitche Gumee: Agate And History Museum is located in Grand Marais in Michigan’s Alger County. This is the ideal place for any rock hound and history buff. Learn about the geology and minerals found in the region and local history. The gift shop includes unique gift items, mineral art, jewelry, agates and mineral specimens. […]
Seagren's True Value Mural
The Seagren’s True Value mural is located in Two Harbors in Minnesota’s Lake County. The mural is painted along the buildings rear entrance and is painted to look like the old timey storefront of Seagren’s General Store. It really shows the history of this family run store since its construction in 1945. If you are […]
