The Lexington County Museum is made up of 36 historic houses and outbuildings. It showcases the Colonial and Antebellum period of Lexington County history, with a particular focus on the Swiss and German heritage of Lexington. It is located in the Historic District of Lexington, South Carolina, and has a large collection of locally-made artifacts, including quilts, furniture, and pottery. A department of Lexington County government, the Museum was created in 1970.