Museum director reports visitor gains, security upgrades and plans to expand education programs

Sep 3, 2025

Lynn Harshman updated the county on museum operations, citing new security systems, increased seasonal visitors tied to a billboard and exhibits, declining school tours, and plans to add a children's corner and an education coordinator role.

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Lynn Harshman, director of the county museum, told the Baker County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 3 that the museum installed a new security system this year, expanded hours and exhibits and saw a measurable increase in visitors tied in part to recent marketing.

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