YOUR VISIT

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

The Lake of the Woods Museum features three levels of exhibit space, organized along a rough timeline, beginning with pre-settlement, and taking the visitor up to the 1940s. Displays feature First Nations and fur trade artifacts, pioneer goods, industrial items, dioramas, all highlighting events and activities in the history of the area.

To assist you on your self-guided tour through the Lake of the Woods Museum is an Exhibit Guidebook which is updated annually as exhibits are changed. The guidebook provides some background information about the museum and its collection, and then, case-by-case, exhibit-by-exhibit, describes what you are seeing and provides an overview of the area's history. This book, along with the text panels on display, are meant to provide you with information about the artifacts and photographs so that you might have a better understanding and deeper appreciation for those who have preceded us.

Museum copies of the guidebook are available on loan for your visit through the museum, however, they make wonderful souvenirs of your visit to the Lake of the Woods and are available for purchase at the museum giftshop.

Visitors should allow themselves approximately 45 minutes to complete a self-guided tour.

GUIDED TOURS

Guided tours are available for groups with pre-booking. Group rates are available. To arrange a tour for your group, please contact us.

The Museum's collection features an impressive display of bead work, quill work, and silk embroidery.