The museum staff is always happy to answer your questions!
- Marian Michaelis, Executive Director
director@byronmuseum.org - Daniel Wykes, Educator
info@byronmuseum.org
Our staff is also supported by a network of volunteers who plan and develop exhibits, staff events, provide professional services (electrical, carpentry, telecom, etc.) and perform other invaluable services!
Museum’s Board of Commissioners consists of five volunteers appointed by the Ogle County Board. Current Members:
- Cynthia Storz, Expires June 2026
- Jim Eisfeller, Expires June 2027
- Randy Stukenberg, Expires June 2028
- Heather Higgins, Expires June 2029
- Craig Bontjes, Expires June 2030
- Application – Byron Museum District
The Byron Museum District Board of Commissioners meetings are open to the public, and are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Byron Museum, 110 N. Union Street, Byron, Illinois.
The Board of Commissioners of the Byron Museum District has established the fourth Tuesday of each month to be the regular meeting date for the Board. All such meetings shall start at 6:30 PM in the Museum located at 110 N. Union St.
The following dates constitute the regular meeting schedule for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026:
July 22, 2025
August 26, 2025
September 23, 2025
October 28, 2025
*November 18, 2025 CANCELLED
*December 17, 2025 Wednesday
January 27, 2026
February 24, 2026
March 24, 2026 CANCELLED
April 28, 2026
*May 20, 2026
June 23, 2026
*Meeting will be earlier in the month to help insure a quorum.
Regular Meeting Minutes – May 2025
Regular Meeting Minutes – June 2025
Reg Annual Meeting Minutes – July 2025
Reg Annual Meeting Minutes – Aug 2025
Reg Meeting Minutes – Sep 2025
Reg Meeting Minutes – Oct 2025
November 18, 2025 Meeting CANCELLED
Reg Meeting Minutes – Dec 2025
Reg Meeting Minutes – Jan 2026
Reg Meeting Minutes – Feb 2026
March 24, 2026 Meeting CANCELLED
April 28 meeting minutes pending approval
Agenda May 2026