SUPPORT US ON NOVEMBER 20
Give to the Max Day is coming and you can help us raise funds to provide free housing for our paid Small Museum Internship Program staff in 2026!
Open for private appointments and during the Ely Winter Festival in February 2026 – Learn more
ABOUT the MUSEUM
The Dorothy Molter Museum preserves and interprets Northwoods wilderness heritage through learning opportunities inspired by Dorothy with a vision of inspiring the next generation of Northwoods stewards.
SHOP
We offer a variety of mission-driven, curated merchandise including apparel, gifts, souvenirs, books and Dorothy’s Isle of Pines Root Beer with seasonal sales and discounts going on now!
UPDATES
Find Museum news, seasonal program announcements, special events, exciting updates, and interest pieces about the Museum, Dorothy Molter and museum collections in our blog.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 19: History Happy Hour
November 20: Give to the Max Day
December 17: History Happy Hour
February 6 & 7: Fundraising Dinner & Whirlwind! Open House
The Dorothy Molter Museum is a seasonally operating, historic museum focusing on the life and legacy of Ely Area icon, Dorothy Molter.
Not sure who Dorothy was or why you should visit the Museum? Watch this 8-min primer on the Root Beer Lady of Knife lake!
Used with permission, this video is a production of WDSE/WRPT a trusted nonprofit community partner providing media and services for the public good since 1964.
