Lafayette History Museum

2024 brought a variety of new opportunities to the museum. 

We made major progress on completing an inventory of our collection, which will allow us to take better care of our artifacts, create higher-quality exhibits, and share more of Lafayette’s history. We received funding to improve storage of our framed artworks, preserve the history of the Prince/Schofield farm, and continue working on rehousing and digitizing mining maps. We partnered with more local organizations to create community events like Know Your Antiques, Artifact Show-and-Tell programs, walking tours of Waneka Lake, and more. In total, we welcomed nearly 3,400 visitors and attendees to museum exhibits, walking tours, and educational programs, including over 400 students from local schools. None of this would have been possible without your support.

In 2025, we are planning to update our existing exhibits with community input to tell a wide range of stories from Lafayette’s history, increase partnerships with arts and cultural organizations around Lafayette, and complete grant-funded projects, while also continuing to care for our collection, host programs, and welcome visitors into the museum space. 

Will you consider supporting our mission? Donations from individuals like you are critical to allowing the museum to remain open and serve the community, and any amount helps.