The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall is Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30 pm.  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.  This month, we will have a special guest.  Deb Ahmann will present: “A Gold Star Family” at 2:00 PM. On June 19, 1969, Thomas Bradley from Minneota was killed in action while serving his country in Vietnam.  Deb Ahmann, Tom’s sister, will share stories about her family and Tom’s life and service.  […]

"The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota" program and Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting is on Thursday, April 11 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 (2023 Annual Report) 6:30 PM: Program: "The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota" by Jim Roe About the Presenter: Jim Roe has worked as a museum planner for most of his career. But when he gets the chance, he returns to his roots in [...]

The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall is Tuesday, April 2 at 1:30 pm.  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 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

The Lyon County Museum presents Photography of the Civil War Thursday, January 25th at 5:00 pm at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall. The presentation will be given by traveling professor, American history story teller David Johnston.

Saturday, January 20th at 2:00 p.m. will be the Gold Start Family Program presented at the Lyon County Museum. On June 19th, 1969, Thomas Bradley from Minneota was killed in action while serving his country in Vietnam. Deb Ahmann, Tom's sister, will share stories about her family and Tom's life and service. The presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

The Lyon County Museum's Holiday Home Tour is Sunday, December 3rd from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. This year the tour is featuring the homes of Dennis and Carol White, Lorraine Reiter and Dawn Lee, & Tim and Donna Swenson. Don't forget to tour the Lyon County Museum at 301 West Lyon Street in Marshall from 12 - 4 p.m. to snack and sip, chat and browse as well. Cost is 20$ per tick. Tickets only available at the Lyon County Museum. The event is a fundraiser for the Lyon County Historical Society Museum.

All holiday season long view decorated Christmas trees by area families, businesses, non-profit organizations, and service organizations inside at the Lyon County Museum. Vote for your favorite trees, just place money in a box located by each tree. The top 3 organizations/businesses with the most money in their boxes will win the 2023 tree walk. To vote online, visit the museums website: www.lyoncomuseum.org. All proceeds from the boxes will go to benefit the Lyon County Historical Society's mission of preserving and presenting Lyon County history. Museum Hours: Nov 18- Dec 30. Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  Friday: 10:00 AM - [...]