Exhibit Gallery
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 ExhibitsIn addition to our main gallery permanent exhibit, we have a Special Exhibit gallery that rotates exhibits. Enjoy our page that features these limited time displays: Special Exhibits, to explore past exhibits and virtual exhibits.
50 Years of Guts Frisbee in MarquetteMay 13 - September 21
(note extended exhibit dates!) In 1974 a Guts Frisbee tournament came to Marquette’s Cliffs Ridge ski hill. Thousands of paying spectators lined the playing fields. Guts Frisbee had its beginnings in the Keweenaw Peninsula in the late 1950s when the Healy brothers played at a family picnic. They then started an annual tournament, the International Frisbee Tournament. Soon folks from Marquette were driving up to play or watch and forming teams like the Queen City Flyers. This sport has spread around the world and is now part of the World Flying Disc Federation. Marquette players have competed as far away as Japan. Celebrate the origins, the rich personalities, and the camaraderie in this U.P. Sport. |
Permanent Collection
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. |