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Pioneer Museum Complex

309 W. Main, Fredericksburg, TX
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Type: Historic Sites, Speciality Museums, History Museums
Description: This unique museum is spread out over 4 acres, and includes a general store, barn, and blacksmith shop among other 19th-century styled exhibits.
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Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

My husband and I visited this museum on a day trip to Fredericksburg, for our 20 year Anniversary. We have always been interested in history and saw the complex when we parked on Main Street. We decided to go in and see it. We were not disappointed. There are about 9 old houses to walk in including an old schoolhouse,... More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I visited this site while my husband was at the Museum of the Pacific War. Some of the buildings actually stood on this location and some were moved here. All of the buildings are most interesting and filled with period furnishings. This is very worthwhile place to see how the pioneers of Fredericksburg lived.

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Dallas, TX
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This was a nice place to visit, it was nice that it was self-guided so we can meander among the different structures and see how the Pioneer's lived. I would recommend this little museum, it was worth it.

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Boerne, Texas
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3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

I have wanted to see a Sunday House in Fredericksburg and understood that the Pioneer Museum Complex had one, so was happy to tour this complex. In addition to the small Sunday House, we saw an old school, a couple of other houses/businesses and a bath house. Pleasant visit all around, and we enjoyed visiting with the knowledgeable lady in... More

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Gloucestershire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

The houses were interesting to look around, but there was very little else to see, and the collection of 'artefacts' was very poor. It was OK to pass an hour, but don't expect to be there all day. Note, museum is closed on Mondays.

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Plano, Texas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

This museum is inside and outside. I love the outside parts. There are actual person who are all dressed up. They will show you how it was like to live in the past. It was just a really place for kids to learn about the history. And it was fun too!

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kaufman, texas
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Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

We enjoyed this for several hours with our kids ages 10&11. They enjoyed the hands on exhibits including making real rope which they got to keep, and some homemade campfire biscuits from the chuck wagon cook. Nice preservation of buildings and history from the local area. A great attraction!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

Fredericksburg is a town proud of and rich in German history. The immigrants came from a place filled with troubles and they settled in the Hill Country and flourished. This complex displays typical houses, a barn, blacksmith shop, and volunteer fire department memorabilia. On our visit, there were many volunteers showing how the pioneers went about life- using weapons, rope... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Very good collection of historical (Texas Pioneer era) buildings and exhibits. We were there during "Spring Break" and there were Living History reenactments going on in several parts of the complex. These were all of an excellent quality and very interactive with the children and adults who were there. A very good visit without too much time or cost involved.

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Elgin, Texas
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24 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Learning the history of Fredericksburg at this museum is like stepping back in time, worth the cost of admission

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