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The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum celebrates our lake traditions and legacies, and is committed to their preservation for future generations. A visit to the MLMM is enjoyable for everyone in your family, as they discover classic boats, grand hotel and resort history, fishing memorabilia and much more.
The 2012 season unveils two new exhibits. An expanded Grand Hotel and Resort exhibit will be installed near the summer cottage in the main gallery. In addition, the North Hall will be transitioned to display more expansive Gar Wood Exhibit including more inboards, a 1200 horsepower 1919 Liberty aircraft engine, Gar Wood’s story on film and related memorabilia.
The Duck Boat Exhibit was initially planned as a one-year event, however the popularity of the display has caused the MLMM to extend its stay through the 2011 season. If your friends have already seen it, they will want to return, as several new duck boots will be exhibited this season.
The History of Chris-Craft Exhibit, a collaborative effort between exhibit sponsor, Alexandria Clinic, P.A., the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, and the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club, will continue this season as will The History of Larson Boat Works.
More information on museum exhibits
Maritime Messenger Newsletter-Winter Edition
- Significant contributions made to the Maritime Gardens
- Construction and landscaping photographs
- Museum volunteer activities
- John House wins the Minnesota walleye stamp competition
- Twin Cities Boat Show and more
Read it online here. |
Rare Duck Boat Exhibit Opens
This new exhibit features rare duck boats, Ducks Unlimited "Living Lakes Initiative" Story, wooden decoys from The Minnesota Decoy Foundation Collection, Oxley’s vintage photographs, original John House commemorative painting and much more. Learn More.
Maritime Gardens Underway
This fall, landscapers began shaping the space behind the Museum to make way for the new "Maritime Gardens". It's planned to be a community gathering place. The acreage of land, just north of the Museum's building, holds wondrous potential. The space will feature a lakeside setting with a variety of educational plantings, walking paths, picnic shelter, and band shelter with seating, bocce ball courts and performance stage.
We believe the Maritime Gardens will be used by families to gather for a picnic, for couples to wed in the beautiful surrounds, for hand in hand evening strolls through the extensive gardens and many more opportunities to unwind, relax and enjoy the lakeside space. More about the Maritime Gardens
History of Chris-Craft Exhibit
Don’t miss the new History of Chris-Craft exhibit. It’s the most extensive display of its kind with images and content provided by the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club. See Photos and Learn More.
History of Larson Boat Works
Larson Boat Works is a Minnesota success story. The new exhibit explores the Little Falls company’s innovative approach to manufacturing and marketing. See Photos and Learn More.
Gar Wood Exhibit
Gar Wood’s deep pockets fueled his quest for speed on the water in the early 1900’s. Learn about this fascinating tycoon who dominated international boat racing for over 20 years. See Photos and Learn More.
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