Dorothy's Winter Cabin
Contact Information
Dorothy Molter Museum
2002 E Sheridan StPO Box 391
Ely, MN 55731 - link opens in new tab.
(218) 365-4451
(Phone)
Located on the east end of Ely, just off Sheridan St. (Hwy 169).
Get Directions - link opens in new tab.About
On site are three of the original cabins from the Isle of Pines, former home of Dorothy Molter, also known as the 'Root Beer Lady' and the 'Nightingale of the Boundary Waters.' Dorothy was the last permanent, non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Her original cabins, (currently featuring distinct exhibits) were removed after her death and brought out by dog sled to be reassembled as a memorial to Dorothy's amazing life.
Dates
Seasonal Hours: Open daily 10am to 5pm Memorial Day Weekend-Harvest Moon Weekend (weekend after Labor Day), Sat/Sun in Sept., Saturdays in October.Rates
Adults $7.00; Seniors & AAA members $6.50; Ages 6-17 $4.50; under 5 & All Military are free. Group rates available. Membership discounts available. Blue Star Museum. Bus & RV parking available.
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Organic or local food & beverage choices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more