Open 10am-4pm Friday-Sunday
Friday-Saturday after October 1
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2026 Raffle Tickets available through October 31 3:45pm!
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. Explore our new Dorothy’s Kitchen exhibit this season!
SHOP
9.5.2026: We are currently out of root beer due to a packaging production delay. We anticipate receiving more in early-October.
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!
Where else can I buy Dorothy’s Isle of Pines Root Beer?
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
September 25: Glow Run Museum Cheer Station
October 7: History You Can Taste Class
October 7: Root Beer Lady Play in Ely!
October 8: RBL Play Private Museum Visit
October 21: History Happy Hour – Season 4 Kick-off
October 24: Fall Fest Fundraiser
October 31: Last Day of 2026 Season & Halloween Treats!
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.
