Lyon County Museum

Escape Room at the Schoolhouse
2024-10-05 10:30 - 18:00, 2024-10-19 10:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Lyon County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd, Marshall, Minnesota, 56258
The theme for this year’s Escape Room at the Schoolhouse is Lost Classroom Pet. Your team will look for clues and solve puzzles to find the lost classroom pet. Maximum of 5 people per team are allowed to compete for each time slot. Cost is $25 per team. Registration is required by clicking on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct4YP9GEoUxD1EUk64bGo0orwJVOa84jC8VD9HESQ3kTX7hA/viewform?usp=sf_link
This escape room is held at the red schoolhouse located at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. 2 days only, Saturdays, October 5 & 19.

The Wright Brothers First Flight at Kitty Hawk, NC Program
2024-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, is hosting David Johnston, the American History Story Teller on Monday, October 21 at 5:30 pm. David Johnston will present on “The Wright Brothers First Flight at Kitty Hawk, NC”. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
The photograph is courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Mark S. Goodenow Collections Storage Room Open House
2024-10-24 11:00 - 19:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
In December 2023, the Lyon County Historical Society received a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant of $141,000 towards the implementation of a compact storage system in the basement storage room of the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall. A portion of funds received from the late Mark Goodenow along with donations from members supported this project. On Thursday, October 24 from 11:00 – 2:00 and 5:00 – 7:00, there is an open house for the Mark S. Goodenow Collections Storage Room. Get a behind the scenes tour of the storage system and renovated space along with seeing how the collection is organized and stored when not on exhibit. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.

Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum
2024-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum is Saturday, October 26 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall. Free event. All kids dressed in costume will receive a treat bag. Activities include: Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, Crafts, Coloring Activities, and $2.00 Orange or Root Beer Floats in the museum’s ice cream shop. For more information: 507-537-6580

Monthly Veterans Coffee
2024-11-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-12-03 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-07 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-02-04 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Monthly veterans coffees are the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall. The monthly coffee is open to all veterans. Enjoy coffee, water, juice, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum. For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580.

Exhibit Opening Reception
2024-11-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Exhibit opening reception for Sounds of Lyon County: Ballrooms, Bands, and Music at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street, Marshall is Friday, November 8 4:00-6:00 PM and Saturday, November 9 2:00-4:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served. The latest exhibit at the Lyon County Museum features items from the museum’s collection related to ballrooms and bands in Lyon County along with items on loan from individuals and other museums in Lyon County. The exhibit is located in the conference room on the 2nd floor of the museum and will be open through next summer. To donate or loan items to be added to the exhibit, contact the museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org.

Museum Closed on Veterans Day
2024-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

Christmas, Cocktails & Charcuterie
2024-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Join us for a festive evening of delicious food, delightful drinks, and good company surrounded by the beautifully decorated Lyon County Museum. Celebrate the holiday season with a delectable spread of gourmet cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal treats from our friends at the Atlantic Place. Sip on handcrafted cocktails inspired by the spirit of Christmas while mingling with friends and family while live music will be performing. Indulge in the flavors of the season and create lasting memories at our Christmas, Cocktails & Charcuterie event. This event is a fundraiser for the Lyon County Museum.
Date: Friday, November 22
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets: $25 each. Available at the Lyon County Museum
Dress Code: Festive Attire encouraged.

The 12th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk
2024-11-23 11:00 - 2024-12-31 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The 12th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk opens at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall on Saturday, November 23. The trees and museum will stay decorated through December 31. View decorated trees by area families, businesses, non-profit organizations, and service organizations.
To vote for your favorite(s), place money in a box located by each tree. The top 3 organizations/businesses with the most money in their boxes will win the 2024 tree walk. There will be an online option to vote on the museum’s website. All proceeds from the boxes will go to benefit the Lyon County Historical Society’s mission of preserving and presenting Lyon County history. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded to the top 3 trees. 1st prize is $150 in Marshall Chamber Dollars 2nd prize is $100 in Marshall Chamber Dollars 3rd prize is $50 in Marshall Chamber Dollars.
The museum will have extended hours during this time. The museum hours for November 23-December 31 are Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Closed on Sundays. Check the museum’s website for closed holidays.
Free Admission. For more information, call the museum at 507-537-6580.

Museum Holiday Hours
2024-11-23 11:00 - 2025-01-01 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Museum Holiday Hours
November 23, 2024 – January 1, 2024
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
The museum is closed on Wednesday, November 27, Thursday, November 28, Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1.

Lyon County Museum Closed
2024-11-27 10:00 - 2024-11-28 16:00 | MN
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Wednesday, November 27 & Thursday, November 28.

Holiday Home Tour
2024-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Holiday Home Tour is a fundraiser for the Lyon County Historical Society Museum and is on Sunday, December 8, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $20/each. The tickets will go on sale soon at the Lyon County Museum. The ticket book includes a description of each home along with a map. The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall will be open from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the day of the tour for cookies and refreshments. The museum is decked out for the holidays. Check out the annual Christmas Tree Walk and Heritage Room holiday exhibit.
We thank the homeowners who make this event possible:– Jim and Jill Kontz– Jeremy and Polly Parrie– Curt and Brittany Gosser
For more information, please contact Jennifer at the Lyon County Museum by calling 507-537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org

Holiday Fun Day at the Museum
2024-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Join us for holiday treats, beverages, music, and craft activities. Special guests: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the museum from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. There will be specials on Gift Shop merchandise for your holiday shopping needs. For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580.

Lyon County Museum Closed
2024-12-24 10:00 - 2024-12-25 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

Lyon County Museum Closed
2025-01-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Wednesday, January 1.

Lyon County Museum Closed
2025-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Tea and Sweets at the Lyon County Museum
2025-02-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Tea and Sweets at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Enjoy tea, lemonade, and sweets in the museum’s ice cream shop. While enjoying tea and sweets, you can make vintage Valentines. Design ideas and supplies will be set out to create old-fashioned Valentines. Tea and Sweets is free will donation. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.

Lyon County Museum Closed
2025-02-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents’ Day.

Artifact Mix-up at the Museum
2025-04-01 10:00 - 2025-04-05 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Artifact Mix-up at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is happening April 1 – April 5 during museum hours. During this time, artifacts will be placed in unusual exhibits. For example, would a laptop be in the covered wagon? After finding all the artifacts, you can enter your name in a drawing for a prize. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
Museum Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Reflections Series: "We Suffered Much: Charles Wood Irish and the Dakota Territory Survey of 1879-1881" Program
2025-04-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Cindy Wilson will present, “We Suffered Much: Charles Wood Irish and the Dakota Territory Survey of 1879-1881” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 PM.
Using photography, historic documents, and a drone video, this 35-40 minute talk covers why Cindy undertook this book, provides background on Irish and his family, then shares some highlights from the book that took place in the early stages of the project. It ends with a particular research odyssey.
Cindy Wilson is author of the award-winning books “The Beautiful Snow: The Ingalls Family, the Railroads, and the Hard Winter of 1880-81” and “We Suffered Much: Charles Wood Irish and the Dakota Territory Railroad Survey of 1879-1881.”
Free will donation. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580

Reflections Series: "The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall" Program
2025-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Frank Sachs will present, “Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 PM.
The Berlin Wall marked the official opening of the Cold War and was a physical barrier dividing Berlin into East and West sections to prevent citizens from escaping to the West, effectively symbolizing the Cold War division between communist and democratic powers; however, the fall of the wall in November of 1989 is widely considered a major turning point in the Cold War, signifying the decline of communist power in Eastern Europe and the eventual reunification of Germany.
Frank Sachs is a retired twin cities educator with a BS in American History and a MS in Guidance and Counseling. He has taught in college, and public and private schools for 45 years. The last 37 were at the Blake School in Minneapolis where he was Director of College Counseling while teaching in the Social Studies department. Frank retired from Blake in 2019 and is now serves as Faculty Emeritus.
Free will donation. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580

Easter Egg and Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Museum
2025-04-17 10:00 - 2025-04-19 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Visit the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street in Marshall, on April 17-19 to complete an Easter Egg and Bunny Scavenger Hunt! After counting eggs and bunnies in the exhibit galleries, the completed scavenger hunt form can be turned in at the front desk for a treats!
Museum hours are Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, and Sunday: Closed.
For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580

"Pioneer Women in Southwest Minnesota, 1880-1915" Program and LCHS Annual Meeting
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
“Pioneer Women in Southwest Minnesota, 1880-1915” program and the Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting is on Thursday, April 17 starting at 5:30 PM at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street in Marshall. This event is free will donation and open to the public.
5:30 PM: Light Refreshments
6:00 PM: Business Meeting (2024 Annual Report)
6:30 PM: Program: “Pioneer Women in Southwest Minnesota, 1880-1915” by Dr. Anita Talsma Gaul.
About the Program: In contrast to the stereotypes of pioneer women as either the “sunbonneted helpmate” or the overworked drudge, women living in southwest Minnesota in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were essential to the success of family farms, as well as integral parts of their rural communities who made important economic, cultural, and even political contributions.
For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580
