CORONADO QUIVIRA MUSEUM

LYONS, KS

Credit: Sean Davis

The Coronado Quivira Museum is a fascinating museum located in Lyons, Kansas. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the local area, with a particular focus on the early Spanish explorers who traveled through the region. The museum is located in a beautifully restored historic building that was once a Carnegie Library.

The museum features a range of exhibits and displays that cover a wide range of topics, including local history, Native American culture and artifacts, and the life and times of the Spanish explorer Francisco Vázquez de Coronado. Visitors can explore a variety of interactive exhibits, including a replica of a Spanish conquistador's camp and a collection of artifacts from the region's early settlers.

In addition to its exhibits, the Coronado Quivira Museum also hosts a number of special events and educational programs throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. The museum also has a gift shop where visitors can purchase unique souvenirs and gifts related to the region's history and culture.

Overall, the Coronado Quivira Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating history and culture of the Kansas prairie region.

CORONADO QUIVIRA MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LYONS KS. US MID #8402000276

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 156,961 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact CORONADO QUIVIRA MUSEUM

RICE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
105 W LYON ST
LYONS
KS
67554-2703

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CORONADO QUIVIRA MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402000276
Name RICE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name CORONADO QUIVIRA MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 480800392
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 158,549
REVENUE 156,961
LAT/LONG 38.345514, -98.202637
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 159
US Census Tract: 967200
US Census Block: 1069