Exhibit Gallery

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The challenging environment of the Upper Peninsula has helped shape the dynamic, persevering and resourceful people who call it home. The natural resources determined livelihoods, and there is a deep connection between residents and the land. 

Travel back with us and explore state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, unique artifacts and engaging oral histories which bring the 11,000 year journey to life.

Special Exhibits

The Great Outdoors:
​The History of Recreation in Marquette County

July 20, 2020 - January 23, 2021
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Marquette has a long and rich history of outdoor recreation beginning with the first tourist who came here to fish in 1849. Follow the changes from the first camps in the late 1800s to the first car campers and the development of "The Land of Hiawatha" in the 1940s. Encounter the first hand stories of the local pioneers in outdoor recreation including skiers, bicyclists, rock climbers, and ice climbers.

Permanent Collection

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The permanent collection includes artifacts from the Prehistoric copper culture through contemporary times. Only a fraction of the permanent collection is on display at one time. Ongoing special exhibits allow the museum to highlight different areas of the collection.

Over the years, the community has been so generous with donations, that the museum recently moved to a larger location. The new location is climate controlled and allows for continued collection of artifacts.