The Dorothy Molter Museum is excited to be celebrating its 26th season at our little piece of heaven in the pines on the edge of Ely, and we hope that you are just as enthusiastic for this summer season too! Once again, we will be offering our monthly, free community events as well as our […]

Ely Student Awarded Molter Museum Scholarship Wilderness First Responders Scholarship Helps Local Student Pursue Nursing Degree The Dorothy Molter Museum announced that Ely Memorial High School graduating senior, Mackenzie Peterson, is this year’s recipient of its annual Wilderness First Responders’ Scholarship, which is awarded to residents of northeastern Minnesota pursuing a degree or continuing education […]

Our unique, local museum, dedicated to the memory of Dorothy Molter, needs upgrades and maintenance due to the unavoidable erosion of time and weather. Dorothy’s story and this non-profit museum are an important part of Ely’s history as it not only tells Dorothy’s inspiring story using the buildings and artifacts from her actual home on […]

Congratulations to Nathan M. from Elgin, IL for winning the Grand Prize in our 4th Annual Bird Feeder Design Contest! His feeder (pictured right) was showcased at our Annual Fundraising Dinner on Friday, February 15 and is still being frequented by the many chickadees, pine siskins and red polls visiting Birds’ Landing at Dorothy’s. Runner-up […]

We are overwhelmed with the generosity of our friends and neighbors both within and outside of the Ely Area. Museum staff, volunteers, friends, Members, vendors, customers and colleagues have shown amazing support for our little museum in the pines celebrating and sharing the life and legacy of Dorothy Molter. Thank you to Frandsen Bank & Trust of […]