Established in 1979, the Lyons-Muir Historical Museum is located at 309 E. Bridge Street, Lyons, Michigan 48851.
The Museum is open by appointment and during local events (see list below). To make an appointment please call 989/230-7730 or 989/855-2472, or email jonsueh@yahoo.com.
Events
Ionia Free Fair (IFF) Display – July 16-25, 2026
The Lyons-Muir Historical Society is, once again, participating in the “Antique Village” display area of the Floral Building. Many thanks to Cindy Billips for creating this year’s display with a 1960’s theme highlighting the museum’s Print Paper Dress from that decade. Please plan to attend the Fair and visit the Antique Village!
Local Events – The museum will be open for the Lyons-Muir Island Fest on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (Car show) from 5p-7p and Christmas By The River. The date and time for Christmas By The River and other events are coming soon.
Lyons Farm & Cottage Market – The LMHS is once again participating in the Lyons Farm Markets, 2nd & 4th Thursday afternoons from 3p-6p, each month from May through October.
Lyons Township District Library Connection – The LMHS and Lyons Township District Library will again be partnering to give area kids an opportunity to tour the Historical Museum this summer, as part of the Library’s “America250” activities. The Library is also continuing to work with the LMHS on its local history archive digitation project, for easy access via the Library’s website (lyons.michlibrary.org).
Weaving Classes – These classes, using the Museum’s antique looms and taught by Suzanne Carpenter of Comstock Park, are on-going and open to members and others (free/no charge) most Thursdays during the year (Ph. 517/230-7730 if interested).
Social Media
The Museum has a Facebook page. Please follow / like us there for more news and current events: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560639343472
Membership
LMHS 2025-2026 Membership Dues:
Interested in becoming a member? Annual membership dues are $10 per individual or $15 per family. Make payable to the Lyons-Muir Historical Society and mail to:
Lyons-Muir Historical Society
509 W. Bridge St.
Lyons, MI 48851
(New time!) Monthly Membership Meetings are at 4:00 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month (March thru December) at the Museum, 309 E. Bridge Street.
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