Mille Lacs Indian Museum
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post is a museum dedicated to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's history, culture, and contemporary life. It is in Kathio Township. This is a site of Minnesota Historical Society.
A museum inside Kathio Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 1°, with about 43" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Kathio Township
Mille Lacs Indian Museum is inside Kathio Township, which has 9 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1996
Mille Lacs Indian Museum dates from 1996 and is run by Minnesota Historical Society. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post is a museum dedicated to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's history, culture, and contemporary life. It officially opened to the public on May 18, 1996. Located in Onamia, Minnesota, United States, it is one of the 26 historical sites and museums run by the Minnesota Historical Society.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1996
- Run by
- Minnesota Historical Society
Hotels and campgrounds near Mille Lacs Indian Museum
Places to stay start in Kathio Township (9) and Garrison Township (7).
Garrison Township
898 people · 56% vacation homes
10 mi northwest of Mille Lacs Indian Museum
Bay Lake Township
984 people · 63% vacation homes
14 mi northwest of Mille Lacs Indian Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mille Lacs Indian Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathio Township 29% vacation homes | in town | — | 9 3 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,568 | $219K |
| Garrison Township 56% vacation homes | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 898 | $263K |
| Bay Lake Township 63% vacation homes | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 984 | $434K |
| Hazelton Township 60% vacation homes | 10 mi north | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | 819 | $359K |
| East Side Township 52% vacation homes | 12 mi east | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 682 | $243K |
| South Harbor Township 46% vacation homes | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 887 | $330K |
| Garrison | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 201 | — |
| Wealthwood Township 57% vacation homes | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 6 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 RV parks | 265 | $293K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
All of these are within 52 miles.
16 mi LakeMille Lacs Lake218 mi Theme parkPaul Bunyan Land
52 mi MuseumHill Museum & Manuscript Library
48 mi GardenMunsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens
311 mi AttractionKenney Lake Overlook426 mi GardenNorthland ArboretumPhoto credits
Mille Lacs Lake: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hill Museum & Manuscript Library: Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, CC BY 3.0 · Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens: Kirs10, Public domain · Kenney Lake Overlook: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
Know before you visit Mille Lacs Indian Museum
Is Mille Lacs Indian Museum in Kathio Township?
Yes. It’s inside Kathio Township, MN.
When is the best time to visit Mille Lacs Indian Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
How far is Mille Lacs Indian Museum from Minneapolis and St. Paul?
About 87 miles south of Minneapolis and about 91 miles south of St. Paul, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mille Lacs Indian Museum?
Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 93 miles.
Where should I stay near Mille Lacs Indian Museum?
Kathio Township (in town, 9 places to stay), Garrison Township (10 mi, 7 places to stay) and Bay Lake Township (14 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from Kathio Township
Start the conversation in Kathio Township’s Town Square.
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