The Leelanau Historical Museum has exhibits the give emphasis to the cultural history of the entire peninsula of Leelanau along with its neighboring islands. It would retell the stories of the first human inhabitants in the place and up to the development of the most recent times. It is in this museum where you can find a wide collection of the Anishnabek traditional arts that include quillwork and baskets made of black ash. The quillworks are made mostly out of the bark of the birch tree.

The museum inspires everyone of the past, the present and future of the place. It leads you to a diverse display of a rich culture. The shipwreck collection is what is most sought after feature recently.