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Ontonagon County Historical Museum, Ontonagon

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  • By itsemilycate
    This is a great stop during your visit on Ontonagon! It is filled with fascinating pieces of the areas history and the staff is fantastic. Lighthouse tours run daily during the summer. This is an...  more »
  • By Betsy N
    During our visit to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in July 2017 we toured the Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum, located at 422 River Street in downtown Ontonagon. This is also the departure...  more »
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  • By Marnie Johnson
    We spent almost 2 hours here poring over the treasure trove of UP history! Photos, stories, equipment, books, art, war memorabilia. Not from the area but this museum helped five us a good flavor of the long and rich history of the Keewenaw.
  • By Mary Lou Mueller
    Staff very helpful. Great museum. Wish I could of stayed for the lighthouse tour. Seems well worth the small fee!
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