Dorothy’s cabins are undergoing much-needed structural improvements for the safety and comfort of our visitors and the integrity of our historic collections. The Museum is not currently available for out-of-season visitation but will be open daily beginning Saturday, May 25 at 10:00am.

Children are welcome to not only learn more about Dorothy and the story behind her root beer with outdoor activities, but also take a guided tour through her original cabins AND make 32-oz of root beer to take home in a custom growler!

Parents need not attend with children but are welcome to stay. Min 4/Max 10

Check out this fantastic, women’s-only trip to Knife Lake in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and learn about the last (non-indigenous), permanent resident Dorothy Molter. Although this year’s trip is full, you can still learn more about this trip, add your name to the wait list or register for next year!

Learn more about Dorothy Molter and the story behind her root beer business with a private, guided tour through her original cabins. Then, make 32oz of your own root beer in a growler to take home and enjoy!

Can’t make this class? We can schedule private classes for groups of 6-12!

Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a paid adult (18+). Min 4/Max 12

Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Dorothy Molter with stories, activities, fellowship and fundraising for structural improvements to the Museum! Free admission, refreshments and family activities.

Children are welcome to not only learn more about Dorothy and the story behind her root beer with outdoor activities, but also take a guided tour through her original cabins AND make 32-oz of root beer to take home in a custom growler!

Parents need not attend with children but are welcome to stay. Min 4/Max 10

Learn more about Dorothy Molter and the story behind her root beer business with a private, guided tour through her original cabins. Then, make 32oz of your own root beer in a growler to take home and enjoy!

Can’t make this class? We can schedule private classes for groups of 6-12!

Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a paid adult (18+). Min 4/Max 12

There are a variety of community activities in Ely and the surrounding communities. We encourage you to partake in these engaging festivities with your friends and loved ones!

Partake in coffee ‘an while you enjoy free admission and special activities during this free community event.

Children are welcome to not only learn more about Dorothy and the story behind her root beer with outdoor activities, but also take a guided tour through her original cabins AND make 32-oz of root beer to take home in a custom growler!

Parents need not attend with children but are welcome to stay. Min 4/Max 10

Learn more about Dorothy Molter and the story behind her root beer business with a private, guided tour through her original cabins. Then, make 32oz of your own root beer in a growler to take home and enjoy!

Can’t make this class? We can schedule private classes for groups of 6-12!

Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a paid adult (18+). Min 4/Max 12

Participating children run 25 miles prior to marathon day (at your own pace) then, on race day, they will run the remaining 1.2 miles and finish the marathon along with the Ely Marathon finishers!

The museum will award the classroom or homeschool group with the most finishing children a special Dorothy Molter presentation and root beer float party!

Check out this fantastic, women’s-only trip to Knife Lake in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and learn about the last (non-indigenous), permanent resident Dorothy Molter. Learn more about this trip!