National Museum Day
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Discover the museum’s diverse natural history collection of prehistoric fossils found in Kansas, a full skeleton of a Harlan’s Ground Sloth, crystals, meteorites and more! We have an extensive collection of historical artifacts from the McPherson area dating as far back as the Civil War. If you are into sports you will love our sports memorabilia including our Globe Refiners Exhibit presenting the first basketball team to win gold at the Olympics!
National Museum Day
Phone : 620-241-8464 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : director@mcphersonmuseum.com
Web: www.mcphersonmuseum.com
Educational
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Marion Country Club and Golf Course
If you take potential hazards as a personal challenge, then the Marion golf course heads the list. A natural creek meanders through the hilly nine hole course and provides plenty of challenges to golfers.
Marion, KS Golf CoursesAntique Fountain
This ornate fountain was built in 1884 and is located in Central Park.
Marion, KS ArtsHill School Building
The Hill School building is the oldest building in the state of Kansas in continuous educational use. Built in 1873 of native stone, it is listed on the National Historic Register.
Marion, KS Historic SchoolhousesPresbyterian Church
The distinction of being the oldest church organization in Marion County belongs to the Presbyterian Church of Marion, which is also listed on the State Register of Historic Buildings. The native stone used to build this structure was cut in 1872
Marion, KS Historic ChurchesCivil War Memorial
The Civil War Memorial was erected in 1929 by Theodore P. Burkert, a Civil War veteran. It is dedicated to Civil War veterans and the Women's Relief Corps.
Marion, KS Memorials