Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

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Introduction

The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post includes a museum dedicated to the history of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and a fully restored 1930s trading post with art and related merchandise made by local and national Native artists. The site is located on U.S. Highway 169 on the southwest shore of Lake Mille Lacs.

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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post Images

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post Images

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Four Seasons Room diorama at Mille Lacs Indian Museum

Photo by David Turner courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society

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Mille Lacs Indian Museum museum floor 

Photo by Brady Willette, courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

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Mille Lacs Trading Post

Mille Lacs Trading Post

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Mille Lacs Trading Post

Mille Lacs Trading Post interior

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Birch Bark Basket Workshop

Birch Bark Basket Workshop

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Mille Lacs Trading Post, 1950

Mille Lacs Trading Post, 1950

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B-Roll Video

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News Releases

March 11, 2019 New Exhibit Explores the History of the Ojibwe Jingle Dress and Marks Its 100th Anniversary
August 12, 2015 New Art Exhibit ‘On Home Ground’ at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
November 12, 2014 Create a Craft to Share or Treasure in December at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
October 15, 2014 Ojibwe Shoulder Bag Kids Craft and Porcupine Quill Jewelry Workshop for Adults in November at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
September 17, 2014 Cornhusk Doll Craft and Sweetgrass Basket Workshop for Kids and Adults this October at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
August 20, 2014 UPDATE: Wild Rice Demos, Arts and Craft Workshops and Free Admission at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post this September
July 16, 2014 Explore Art, Crafts and History at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in August
June 11, 2014 Get Crafty with Kids Beading and Porcupine Quill Workshops in July at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum
May 14, 2014 New Program at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post Highlights History of Ojibwe in Minnesota
April 2, 2014 Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post Offers Crafts for Kids and Adults, Annual Memorial Day Powwow in May
March 12, 2014 Weave Traditional Sweetgrass Baskets in Two-Day Workshop, Make a Dream Catcher at Kids Crafts Drop-In Program in April
February 12, 2014 Mille Lacs Indian Museum Offers Craft Workshops and Maple Sap Harvest Demonstration in March
December 18, 2013 Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post Hosts Crafts for Kids and Adults in January and February
November 13, 2013 Cornhusk Dolls and Birch Bark Ornaments at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in December
October 16, 2013 Beading 101, Dream Catcher Crafts and Story Time at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in November
July 17, 2013 Hands On Crafts for Kids and Adults, Plus a Birthday Cake at Mille Lacs Indian Museum in August
June 12, 2013 July Workshops at Mille Lacs Indian Museum Include Applique Beading, Making Cornhusk Dolls
May 15, 2013 Dream Catcher Kids Craft and Birch Bark Harvest Workshop at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in June
May 8, 2013 Dancing on the 'Powwow Trail' Focus of New Photography Exhibit at Mille Lacs Indian Museum, May 15 - Aug. 18
April 17, 2013 American Indian Art Explored through Photography, Craftwork and Dance this May at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
April 10, 2013 May Crafts for Children and Adults at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
March 13, 2013 Beading Crafts for Kids and A Basket Making Workshop for Adults at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
February 6, 2013 March Events for Everyone at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post Images