Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center presents the cultural and natural history of the Gunflint Trail. The Campus has interpretive and interactive displays that present the area’s cultural history from its prehistoric beginnings to the development of today’s unique, rural community. Outside, a network of nature trails crisscrosses the 50-acre grounds. Plan to immerse yourself in the Gunflint Trail forest with the family-focused, self-guided naturalist program, which includes activity packs for use on the grounds. There are six exhibit buildings on the Chik-Wauk Campus. Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center is a partnership of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society and Superior National Forest, Gunflint Ranger District. See you this summer! Chik-Wauk Museum is housed in the old Chik-Wauk Lodge building built in 1934. Chik-Wauk is most likely derived from an Ojibwe word for white pine: Zhingwaak. Admission rates: Adult - $6.00 Child 5 - 18 $3.00 Under 5 - Free Senior/Military Discount