pioneer museum of alabama

We decided to make this a stop while travelling from Birmingham to Dothan. We did not have children with us, but my husband and I found the property and museum contents to be delightful and serve an important role in education. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the resident cat "Smokey" was beautiful. The admission fee is very reasonable ($6) and the gift shop has some nice items.We read the earlier reviews- we are happy to report that the lawn mower apparently is repaired, the grass was an appropriate height and all debris from the unfortunate barn fire has been removed.I applaud museums such as this one, much more than a building filled with artifacts, but also a means to "live" in the past, even if it's just for a few hours.

My husband and I met our daughter and her family at the village on July 19th.We spent about 2 hours walking through the village.Our first stop was the old lumber train .My 2 yr old grandson loved ringing the bell and we took some great pics.We also went in the one room schoolhouse and the church.We took pics on the porch of the old log cabin and walked across the wooden bridge.Last of all we toured the museum and general store.I walked through the museum with my grandson and even at such a young age he looked at all the exhibits without getting bored.The museum had many items from the past that most children and even many adults have never seen.Its a great place to take your kids and leave the tech items at home so they can learn about some things they might not otherwise.Its not the Smithsonian but it has some great history.There are some things that could use refreshing but with volunteers that could be done, and make this an even better place than it is now.

We arrived at the museum at opening time with the door locked and museum closed. Shortly the assisted director arrived to turn on the lights. I took my three grandchildren to the museum and we enjoyed the schoolhouse where we role played teacher & students. The grounds were in need of mowing and the barn that burned several months ago was still a pile of rubble. The indoor exhibits were well organized but not friendly for children.

Pros: Our 8-year-old son was beside himself with excitement! Our 12-year-old girl really enjoyed it as well. We had a wonderful time exploring the indoor and outdoor exhibits. The museum volunteers went above and beyond to answer all of our many questions. The children learned a lot!Cons: The museum had recently experienced a fire that destroyed one of the exhibits and the lawn mower was not working. We had to trek through high grass at times. However, it was only a minor inconvenience. Also, several outdoor bathrooms were out of order.Overall: For such a minimum fee and such nice and helpful volunteers, the museum is well worth it. If you love nostalgia, the museum is a must-see.

What a wonderfully well done Pioneer Museum. Great for children and adults alike. Wonderful outbuildings and trails. Interesting indoor displays with local southern relics full of history. We especially enjoyed the antique farm equipment. Some special events held throughout the year that are always fun!

We have been a couple of times and enjoy it every time. They have some great items and seem to continue improving. I think it's a great place to take younger kids, it's a small museum and doesn't take a long time to tour

This is a collection of buildings from the late 1880's through the 1930's that have been moved to this location on the side of the highway. Volunteers man some of the buildings some of the time doing quilting and blacksmithing. It's not really a museum, just stuff people thought would be good to save. Apparently there is a farmer's market on Saturdays, but I've never been able to catch it.

If you come through Troy, don't miss this. The guided tour is conducted by locals who are very informed on the history of Pike County. You will see many old relics of the past. The guides are very informed on the local history.

Great place to visit to learn about Alabama and life in the South. It is stepping back in time. We enjoy the special programs like 'Pioneer Days' or 'An old-fashion Christmas'. Education and fun meet there.

This museum and collection of out-buildings house some of the most incredible people performing activities that are all but lost in today's society. Artifacts of ages long since gone and some items are in pristine condition. You should visit this spot located in Troy Alabama on the North side on Highway 231.

We've been by this great little place several times before but were always crunched for time so we couldn't stop. This time we took a break from the road and went inside. They have lots of wonderful things from times past to look at. The historical outbuildings are great too. Inside they are appointed with items and furniture of the time period. We spent an hour here and I want to go back again when I have more time to fully explore. A great place for school age children too. Prices are very reasonable. $6. adult, $5. seniors, children just a couple of dollars I think.

The concept of a Pioneer Museum is a neat idea, but this museum lacks the scale, space, and resources to really impress. The old train is something little kids will like and some of the old buildings take you right back to 19th century Alabama. But, overall it needs a lot more to be something people will spend more than 45 minutes walking through once and never again.

This is about an hour of two of interesting information based on the old south. Includes a loom with an exhibition of making cloth from the cotton thread.

We happened to drive by the museum and decided to stop. It was worth it! So many beautiful pieces! Porcelain dolls, lace, garments, furniture, musical insttuments, an incredible number of very specific kitchen utensils, weapons from various periods, Indian stone knives, carts and coaches, too much to mention everything. Outside complete buildings, from a school to a covered bridge and (mainly agricultural) machinery. Some very nice displays of old shops and homes. The only thing we missed, were the stories. There was no tour or guide, and very little information. Also, some of the pieces seem to be placed a bit random. Even so, a beautiful collection and one that I would recommend to anyone. I also raided the gift shop, they had so many nice things!

Well-maintained grounds and facilities. The displays are interesting and the director will take groups around and explain the history of the artifacts with a liberal sprinkling of lesser-known amusing facts about the area and collection