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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia, MN

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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

A Minnesota Historical Society museum and trading post presenting the history and living culture of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.

43411 Oodena Dr. Onamia, MN 56359 · Onamia, MN

About Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

Operated by the Minnesota Historical Society, this site pairs a museum with a restored 1930s trading post near Lake Mille Lacs. The museum traces the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe from their settlement in Minnesota about 300 years ago to their traditions and daily life today, using exhibits, objects, demonstrations, and guided tours. The trading post offers a large selection of handcrafted Native American art, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry, beadwork, pottery, baskets, and moccasins. Visitors can also explore the surrounding lake area for fishing, swimming, hiking, and golf.

  • #Ojibwe history
  • #Native American art
  • #trading post
  • #Lake Mille Lacs
  • #Minnesota Historical Society

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