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The Museum is closed to general admission until May 2025 (Details)
Now hiring for our paid summer internships with housing in Small Museum Management!
ABOUT the MUSEUM
The Dorothy Molter Museum preserves and interprets Northwoods wilderness heritage through learning opportunities inspired by Dorothy with a vision of inspiring the next generation of Northwoods stewards.
SHOP
We offer a variety of mission-driven, curated merchandise including apparel, gifts, souvenirs, books and Dorothy’s Isle of Pines Root Beer with seasonal sales and discounts going on now!
UPDATES
Find Museum news, seasonal program announcements, special events, exciting updates, and interest pieces about the Museum, Dorothy Molter and museum collections in our blog.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 19: History Happy Hour: Women’s History
April 12: Moose Lake Historical Society Annual Meeting (must be a MLHS member)
The Dorothy Molter Museum is a seasonally operating, historic museum focusing on the life and legacy of Ely Area icon, Dorothy Molter.
Not sure who Dorothy was or why you should visit the Museum? Watch this 8-min primer on the Root Beer Lady of Knife lake!
Used with permission, this video is a production of WDSE/WRPT a trusted nonprofit community partner providing media and services for the public good since 1964.