Mille Lacs Indian Museum Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Celebration features Minnesota Historical Society and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe leaders

For immediate release

Dated: June 4, 2026

Contacts: Allison Ortiz, 651-259-3051, allison.ortiz@mnhs.org or Nick Jungheim, 651-259-3060, nick.jungheim@mnhs.org

Location: Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

ST. PAUL, Minn (June 4, 2026) – The Mille Lacs Indian Museum is turning 30! The museum, which opened in its current location in 1996, illustrates the journey of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe from their settlement in Minnesota 300 years ago to their culture, traditions, and lives today.

To honor this milestone anniversary, Minnesotans of all ages are invited to celebrate! The celebratory program on June 13 will include artist demonstrations, walking tours, special collection tours, as well as a short program featuring leaders of the Minnesota Historical Society and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.

30th Anniversary Program

When:

Saturday, June 13, 2026

11 am–5 pm

Where:

Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post

43411 Oodena Dr., Onamia, MN

Cost:

Included with site admission

Kids in attendance will receive a free shoulder bag to decorate and a food truck will be on-site for lunch For additional event details, visit our website.

About the Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.