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Intern Impacts, why our internship matters

One of the meaningful and powerful ways that the Museum is able to preserve and interpret Northwoods wilderness heritage through learning opportunities inspired by Dorothy Molter is through our Small Museum Management [paid] Internship. YOU can help us provide free housing to our 2026 interns during Give to the Max! Securing summer workforce housing in …

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Congrats 2025 Raffle Winners!

Our annual raffle fundraiser drawing was held at 4pm on Saturday, October 25 – our last day of the 2025 general admission season. The Dorothy Molter Museum’s annual raffle ticket fundraiser helps raise much needed funds for general operations and basic needs such as utilities, internet, job supplies and office supplies. Brand new in 2025, …

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Internship Program

One of the meaningful and powerful ways that the Museum is able to preserve and interpret Northwoods wilderness heritage through learning opportunities inspired by Dorothy Molter is through our Small Museum Management [paid] Internship. Each year, we hire 2 to 4 students who have a desire to learn more about the industry or are in …

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2025 Raffle

Our annual raffle fundraiser is back with exciting new features. Enter to win one of FOUR amazing prizes with a $10 donation toward a raffle ticket! Purchase your ticket(s) in-person at the Museum 10am-5pm daily through Labor Day (weekends in fall) or via postal mail to DMM Raffle, PO Box 391, Ely MN 55731 (If …

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Holiday Sales

Online Sales are Happening Now! With every merchandise order of $25 or more, a free gift valued at $5+ will be included in the shipment! Free gifts may include stickers, magnets, pins, patches or notecards – it’s a surprise and a small gesture of our appreciation for your support. Get two reversible loon logo bandana/bibs …

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Summer 2024 Newsletter

2024 Summer Print Newsletter The Dorothy Molter Museum emails an update approximately once a month and a print Member-only newsletter quarterly. If you would like to stay connected and join our email list, you may sign up on our homepage, or if you’d like to directly support the Museum and receive the print newsletter as …

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Travel Mag Features DMM

TravelMag is an online travel resource for those interested in discovering off-the grid destinations from around the globe. Their mission is to “fuel your sense of adventure, inflame your imagination, and inspire you to daydream, while providing all the information you need to make that dream a reality” and the Dorothy Molter Museum was featured …

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Winter 2024 Newsletter

2024 Winter Print Newsletter The Dorothy Molter Museum emails an update approximately once a month and a print Member-only newsletter quarterly. If you would like to stay connected and join our email list, you may sign up on our homepage, or if you’d like to directly support the Museum and receive the print newsletter as …

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Annual Fundraising Events

It’s that time of year! Celebrate over 30 years of Northwoods inspiration at one of our annual fundraising events. The Dorothy Molter Museum is thrilled to be offering its Annual Fundraising Dinner in-person at the Grand Ely Lodge on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. However, you don’t have to attend to have an opportunity to support …

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New Program Alert

History Happy Hour is on Tap! How about a tidbit of Ely Area history in about the time it takes to drink a pint of ale? History Happy Hour is a FREE monthly, local history presentation in about 30 minutes. The goal is to educate, inspire and entertain with a pint-sized historical tale in about …

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