Mitchell County Museum
...established by the Mitchell County Kansas Historical Society
Discover Mitchell County History. Discover Your Heritage!​
Mitchell County Museum
1915 N. Independence
Beloit, KS  67420
Established in 1879, the Mitchell County Historical Society (MCHS) and Museum, maintains and develops unique cultural and natural history collections related to the region and Kansas.
Through responsible collection, preservation, exhibition and education, the Mitchell County Museum inspires the public to a deeper understanding of their culture and natural history. Displays rotate annually and provide a collective story about the many topics that make Mitchell County, Kansas, unique.
MCHS offers historical programs for clubs and schools, and college intern programs that focus on display curation. The museum also offers genealogical services with access to 150 years of county tax & property ledgers, school records, yearbooks, mapping and family story collections. The museum also provides a ample meeting space; please inquire. (Scroll down to see meeting space photos)
The museum features displays for most all communities in Mitchell County, including:
Beloit
Cawker City
Glen Elder
Tipton
Hunter
Other Communities - Forthcoming
 Mitchell County Farmer's Memorial Display
  • In honor of the family farming heritage of all of our communities there is an additional museum building located across the street, east of the main museum; open by special request.
Meeting Space at the Museum
Please contact us about holding your next meeting in our spacious facility.