Decent place to stop and look for rocks if you're up in northern mn. Lots of different stones,…read morelittle fossilized rocks and 3D bringer knick knacks. There's jewelry options too. I'd have love to have seen more into on the properties of stones. Service, hit or miss. They didn't engage with me even though I stood at the counter for minutes waiting. A bit wary to go back after some of these other reviews about the owners behavior. He didn't engage with me so I didn't notice issues.

Lots to offer, som large and beautiful pieces but prices are a bit high! Only shop open at the…read moretime I was there.

I very much recommend paying to go through the lighthouse and gate keepers home. There is also a…read moreshort video that is quite informational. The views from the lighthouse are spectacular. After you see that, walk down to the shore and capture a beautiful picture of the lighthouse from there. It is worth mentioning that every staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable.

I'll start by saying the cart-in sites at Split Rock are top notch and I'd highly recommend them to…read moreanyone. But the backpacking sites unfortunately, I can't say the same. We stayed at Backpack Site #3, and the trail getting there were awful! I was genuinely surprised by how poorly maintained they were. Our site had a beautiful, private beach access, which was a highlight, but in my opinion, it wasn't worth the difficult trek to get there. The campsite was pretty small. It had a decent tent spot, but overall felt cramped, and there was only a half-bench for seating. I'm glad I got to experience a backpacking site--but honestly, I'll never do it again.

Pretty interesting, lots of history of Washburn. You wouldn't think that, but there is. This museum…read morepretty much covers the whole logging industry, and brownstone industry that used to be in Washburn, also, has a map of all the old railroad tracks.. It is pretty interesting though. Of course, I went there when I was in middle school so I probably didn't really take in all that I could and was probably bored to death, but I do want to go back.. Maybe next time I'm in town..Maybe.. You can rent out the top floor for events. IN Winter, they have a Christmas thing, where tons of vendors sell Christmas-y items! I used to have to sell French deserts for school during that. I've also gone to a wedding reception up there. There is tons of space for everything.. elegant, and nice.

One of the few things I enjoyed on Madeline Island. Their outdoor displays and grand views of Lake…read moreSuperior make a great family photo backdrop.

What an absolute gem. This really told the story of the history of this island, and I had no idea…read moreabout any of it before waking into this museum. The historical objects and the stories told on the walls and by the museum worker were phenomenal. I loved learning about the Ojibwe people, culture and history and I can't believe how much I learned. It is amazing to have a museum exist like this. They also showed a section about the French fur traders and there were cool maps and incredible objects to see there too. The museum worker was so kind and he also told us really amazing stories and history that wasn't just in the museum. He really made it a special experience as well, I forgot to ask hiI highly recommend this museum for anyone staying at Madeline Island, it really makes you realize what a special place it is for so many reasons. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

Historic 2-story building with full basement - all broken up into many rooms (probably about 15 all…read moretold) with loads and loads of exhibits on local history. The staff was friendly and informative. The exhibits were very well organized with each room having a separate theme. One notable thing was the volunteers working at looms to make carpets and place mats. We bought one; excellent quality - hand-made the way it was done before mass production. Admission is free; we left a donatiion. We spent about 90 minutes here seeing the various way life was starting in 1880 and through to almost 1980. The museum is only open from 10:00 A - 2:00 P on MWF and Saturday. Plan accordingly. The top floor boasts an old courthouse. The basement carries a lot of equipment from 100 years ago. Lots to see.

This museum is so well done. We went with a 3 year old who had a blast on the multiple slides,…read moreclimbing areas, looking at the wildlife and learning along the way. This was a nice surprise for the area and is very worth a visit!

Excellent place to visit For adults families teens and little kiddos. If you like to golf…read moreparticipate in the fundraiser it's a blast.

We enjoyed it. It…read morewas $5 per adult to enter. There was a gift shop with restrooms prior to museum area entry. The museum was comprised of a single floor with a very large center space flanked by a couple of smaller rooms. There was information, photos, placards and artifacts for: - The depot - The railways that once served the area - The ore loading piers - Ore mining - Area war veterans (VFW) It took us about 40 minutes but one could easily spend a couple hours here.

My husband and I were taking the Lake Superior Scenic North Shore drive and one of our stops was…read moreTwo Harbors. We had visited the Depot in Duluth and seen the North Shore Scenic Railroad departure point, so we were looking forward to visit the Two Harbors Depot Museum, where the NSSR train stops for its northernmost point. The depot is located in the 1907 headquarters of the Duluth and Iron Range Railway Company. It's been charmingly restored, with ticket booths and telephone operator stations still intact. There are several different areas of displays, covering everything from military service to local culture at the turn of the last century. The museum has a gift shop and bathrooms available. Be aware of the timing of your visit; if you arrive at the same time the NSSR train does, there will be many passengers lining up to use those bathrooms, as the train is historic and does not have lavatory facilities. We were able to see the train pull into the station and, after its rest stop, hear that most lovely sound--a train whistle signaling "All Aboard!" The Depot Museum is definitely worth a stop for all visitors to Two Harbors!

This place is fantastic. It's small, but packed with fascinating information and artifacts. Person…read moreat the door was knowledgeable and very friendly. Well worth a look if you're up there.

Very surprised to find such an interesting museum in a nondescript building. Worth a stop!read more

Well, my wife and I dropped by here after our lunch at Vanilla Bean. I thought our 3M employee…read morediscount would get us in for free. Well, it only gets you $2 admission ($5 regular) but it does not give you the discount off the combo deal (all 3 museums - the tugboat just closed this year). I was glad not to do the $10 combo deal since our Lighthouse B&B gave us voucher to use on the other museums. The 3M museum is a pretty decent museum considering they seriously lack funding. It is nice to see that our admission went to a good cause so that they hopefully update it. There are a total of 4 rooms and each describes the history and progress over the years. The dummy scared my wife as well as the staff member. If you bump into the dummy, then it wiggles and shakes like a real person. Well, I think if there was access to the Innovation Center, then I would highly recommend it to you. However, this charming quaint place is nice to revisit our employer over the holidays.