City of Marion Historical Museum

City of Marion Historical Museum In the 1880s the Baptist Tabernacle Church was built and remained an active church until 1956 when the church was deeded over to be a museum.

The museum is open May through October and by appointment during the off-seasons. City of Marion Historical Museum
Policy for donations of objects

The purpose of this organization is:
1. To preserve the natural and human history of Marion County and the surrounding area.
2. To conserve the collections in the Marion Historical Museum.
3. To interpret the story of the people who have lived here thr

ough the collections, through research and educational programs.
4. To involve the community in the understanding of and the appreciation of its heritage. Acquisition guidelines
Thank you for considering a donation to the museum. Please review the following guidelines for museum acquisitions:
1. The item(s) must be consistent with and relevant to the state purpose of the museum.
2. Primary consideration will be given to the museum’s ability to provide proper care and storage for any object. No item(s) will be considered for acquisition if future care and preservation needs exceed the museum’s resources. Donations that that include financial support for long-term storage and preservation are encouraged.
3. Items must have a clear title and be free of copyright restrictions.
4. Donors must provide verifiable record of authenticity and provenance for all proposed donations.
5. A 30-day examination period may be requested for any proposed acquisition.
6. All acquisitions are to outright and unconditional. The museum cannot guarantee that objects donated will be placed on exhibition or that they will be displayed or stored in a single collection. The Marion Historical Museum encourages donations but artifacts must follow the acquisition guidelines. Each artifact must show how it is relevant to Marion County history. The Marion Historical Museum holds the right to deny or donate any acquisitions that do not follow the acquisition guidelines.

Mark your calendars! Chingawasa Springs Mineral Resort is a fairly well-known bit of Marion history, but did you know th...
08/24/2026

Mark your calendars! Chingawasa Springs Mineral Resort is a fairly well-known bit of Marion history, but did you know there was also The Marion Mineral Well, a health resort in the city limits of Marion.

Today is National Relaxation Day!Take a pause, sip some coffee on your front porch, or go for a drive around the Marion ...
08/15/2026

Today is National Relaxation Day!

Take a pause, sip some coffee on your front porch, or go for a drive around the Marion County Lake and take in the beauty of our surroundings.

This little guy sure looks excited about the news. If you recognize the little boy in the picture, please share in the comments below. This was pulled from Les Broadstreet, Master Photographer's unknown file.

July 17, 1994, was a fun day for these ladies who gathered at the museum for Hats on Parade. So many wonderful women an...
08/14/2026

July 17, 1994, was a fun day for these ladies who gathered at the museum for Hats on Parade. So many wonderful women and look at those razzle dazzle hats!

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Hello,Today we are sharing a photo of the old bridge on north Cedar. I'm sure there are some stories out there of days g...
08/12/2026

Hello,

Today we are sharing a photo of the old bridge on north Cedar. I'm sure there are some stories out there of days gone by, hanging out here, or riding your bike over this bridge?

If so, please share in the comments below.

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Good morning,Looking through the old train photos, this one is titled "Railroad #10." Notice all the cargo they are pul...
08/08/2026

Good morning,

Looking through the old train photos, this one is titled "Railroad #10."

Notice all the cargo they are pulling? These old engines were beauties.

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Before the new auditorium was built, there was an empty lot next to the Marion Middle School gymnasium where my cousins,...
08/07/2026

Before the new auditorium was built, there was an empty lot next to the Marion Middle School gymnasium where my cousins, friends and I would play football during the summer and winter months. My Uncle taught me how to ride my bike here too.

Boy how things have changed looking at this photo.

Do you have memories from childhood growing up around here? Please share in the comments below.

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08/05/2026

UPDATE: The City and the Museum are extending the deadline for RFP submissions to Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The Museum Board will review the proposals at their meeting on Tuesday, August 18.

The City of Marion is interested in receiving written proposals from individuals or firms qualified to complete a construction project in the Marion Historical Museum for the City of Marion. The Marion Historical Museum would like to make the museum safe and accessible for visitors by renovating the bathroom to make it ADA compliant and rebuilding the fire escape stairs to make it safe to use. Completing this work will aid the Marion Historical Museum in its mission to serve the public.

Interested parties should review the Request for Proposal at the City website:

https://marionks.net/1334/Doing-Business-with-the-City

UPDATED: Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, August 17, 2026. he Museum Board will review the proposals at their meeting on Tuesday, August 18.

Good morning,Today I am sharing an old photo of a bridge on County Road, 3 1/2 miles south of Marion. (Year Unknown)I'm...
08/05/2026

Good morning,

Today I am sharing an old photo of a bridge on County Road, 3 1/2 miles south of Marion. (Year Unknown)

I'm sure there is someone out there who fished off of this bridge at one time? If you have stories or memories of this bridge, please share in the comments below.

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08/04/2026

Tomorrow (8/5) is show and tell at the Senior Center during lunch! I'm going to bring in some artifacts and if you have stories you want to share about anything Marion, please join us.

The museum won't open until closer to 1pm.

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623 East Main
Marion, KS
66861

Telephone

(620) 382-9134

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