3M Birthplace Museum
The 3M Birthplace Museum is located in Two Harbors in Minnesota’s Lake County. What began as the Minnesota mining and manufacturing venture turned into the multinational corporation of 3M. This museum showcases the innovations of the company that began in this very building when it was the law office where the 3M partners signed incorporation […]
The Houghton County Historical Museum
The Houghton County Historical Museum 15 acre Complex is located in Lake Linden Michigan. It was once the site of the biggest copper mining operation in North America. Today stands a museum that commemorates the significance that the mining industry had to the area. Along with the museum, this historical complex also includes the Lake […]
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 […]
Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum
The Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum is located in Baraga in Michigan’s Baraga County. The museum consists of multiple log structures of the Hanka Homestead. These structures include, the family home, blacksmith shop, sauna, milk house, root cellar, granary, garage, horse barn, chicken coop, cow barn, hay barn, outhouse, machine shed, wood shed and caretakers cabin. […]
Old Victoria
Old Victoria is located in Rockland in Michigan’s Ontonagon County. Old Victoria is four log cabins crafted over a hundred years ago and inhabited by copper miners and their families. The homes were restored and filled with period specific furnishings, photos, and memorabilia, giving visitors a true glimpse into the past. Guided and self-guided tours […]
Michigamme Museum
The Michigamme Museum is located in Michigamme in Michigan’s Marquette County. The museum has a collection of over 125 years of artifacts and antiques. Some exhibits at the museum include mining and logging, a log house, an “Anatomy of a Murder” display, and a 1900 American LaFrance Steam Fire Engine. Guided tours are available by […]
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum is located in Ishpeming in Michigan’s Marquette County. The museum is a former iron mine and offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the mining era through artifacts, displays, exhibits and mining equipment. You can also visit the Ishpeming Rock and Mineral room where you can view over 500 […]
A World Of Accordions
A World Of Accordions is located in Superior in Wisconsin’s Douglas County. Inside Harrington Arts Center you will find the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection with over 1300 instruments displayed. Learn about the evolution through the chronological history of the accordion family of instruments. The Arts Center also offers a concert space, an instrument […]
Marquette Maritime Museum
The Marquette Maritime Museum is located in Marquette in Michigan’s Marquette County. The museum is associated with the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse. You’ll have the opportunity to explore both the museum and lighthouse and learn about maritime history. The museum includes a display of 19th century Fresnel lenses and various artifacts and exhibits on the Edmund […]
Laurium Manor Mansion
The Laurium Manor Mansion is located in Laurium in Michigan’s Houghton County. This lavish 45 room mansion was built in 1908 for Thomas and Cornelia Hoatson, the owner of Calumet & Arizona Mining Co. The manor was restored in 1989 to a historic mansion hotel and has been welcoming guests ever since. Tours are available […]
Museum Ship Valley Camp
Museum Ship Valley Camp is located in Sault Ste Marie in Michigan’s Chippewa County. Explore inside the 550 foot (170m) long Valley Camp Great Lakes Freighter. This unique Maritime Museum has over 100 exhibits inside its 20,000 square foot cargo hold. Some items exhibited are historical artifacts, paintings, recovered shipwreck items, and two lifeboats from […]
