This open-air museum was amazing! I thought it was just going to be American focused, but I loved how there were historic homes from other countries as well. I was able to spend 2 hours here with my 4-year old without her getting bored or antsy. There was so much to keep her entertained. She really enjoyed seeing all the animals as well!

Golf cart was $25 April '22 and felt absolutely necessary on a hot day with two toddlers. The staff were awesome. Every spot worth stopping and chatting with them. We went on a weekday and there was just a few other people there. Wool Week was pretty cool even though we were too late for a shearing. Got to see baby lambs in addition to the sheep and pigs.

Such a great place to visit!! Absolutely Beautiful, the old houses from England, Ireland, Scotland and etc. are wonderfully preserved! Definitely recommend!

The Frontier Culture Museum is a great place and a must see! First thing, you can either walk the path or get a golf cart. We opted to walk it with a toddler and a stroller and ended up stopping and my husband ended up going up the path after Germany to get a golf cart so we could finish all of it. The interpreters at each location were all very knowledgeable and were able to provide much detail on each location and various activities. There are animals and my toddler loved that. She would go up to the fence and watch them. Germany was my personal favorite. The lady sitting in the Germany house was amazing and gave so much information about the times and how families would live. My husband liked new America and the two at the last houses were so knowledgeable and explained daily life in those time. This was a great place to go to and explore and your able to take your time and not feel rushed during your experience. We loved it and will be traveling back to visit.

This was such a fun experience. It is a lot bigger than it appears from the highway. It took 2 hours and we did it kind of quickly. They have a golf cart to rent so you don't have to walk the whole thing. At each area there is someone to tell you about that era. The fella in the American Indian display was a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend this.

Loved this museum. Perfect way to spend a cool Saturday morning. We did have personal guides in the form of the rescued cats that wander the grounds. The staff was very informative of their respective areas. Grounds are huge - lots of walking but if/when you get tired they do have shuttle golf carts to help out. Glad we stopped in.

Fantastic! We loved the clothing display at the museum office and each area with real authentic buildings. We rented a golf cart for $25 and it made our visit even better. We lived listening to the interpreters and seeing the buildings and gardens and way of life. It is an excellent place for families and homeschoolers. We visited 3 timed from NC and will be back. Entrance fees are very reasonable. Love it!

I believe 2 hours would be adequate but 3 would be best. I was by myself at the end of the day in April. There was a costumed person at each stop. Dedicated folks. Wish I knew about golf cart rentals. Had no idea how large and far between things were. Shuttles mentioned but never saw except some bearded guy zipping around. Very hot day. I saw most things and almost made the church. Lady watering the job pen said the bearded guy would probably give me a lift.... Not. Anyhow the lovely gentleman working the garden area was starting exit and said he would get the interpreter's golf cart to help me out. Old lady, little service dog, red face. Great clues a ride would be helpful instead of an ambulance. Anyhow, the bearded guy hollered at him. Hmmm. Hope he didn't get in trouble.

Awesome museum! You can explore the different houses and surrounding area of the different “countries” they set up along a long looped path. There’s also sheep, chickens, goats, pigs, and a cow spread out at the various sites; along with four very nice mouser cats.

This is a great place for kids. We went on a school holiday so there were a lot of groups from school or daycare there which made it hard to fit into the rooms to hear the interpreters. Some exhibits weren't manned by interpreters which made them look abandoned & not well-kept. But lots about this place was fun, good for exercise & learning. The interpreters we did hear were very, very knowledgeable.

Beautiful property with tons of history and information. We chose to pay for a golf cart, mainly because the walk back is where the kids tire out. Worked out perfectly. Definitely recommend going when there's nice weather as it's all outdoor in-between exhibits. Super interesting and cool to see and hear how folks used to live hundreds of years ago.

We didn’t expect this place to be so good. A lot of exhibits to visit so plan ahead. It easily takes 3 hours at the minimum. The people working here are so welcoming and friendly. We got to learn about different cultures back then. Tickets are $12 a person and kids below 6 are free. The thing that surprised us a lot is that people working here are really doing things and not pretending. For example like making cheese, bread, tailoring etc. They are doing it right there. Would definitely recommend visiting this place if you are in Staunton.

Great outdoor museum with a lot to see. The presentations were great - we saw axe making and moccasin making for Native American history day. The presenters were very knowledgeable.

We’ve been in the area for several years without visiting, so it was nice to finally see some of the museum! What a neat concept. We visited the new world side with an individual tour guide since it’s the winter model. I appreciated that it included a ride in a golf cart, because this could be a ton of walking!! I’d like to return in the non-winter season when the people are actually out on the property. Still need to see the old world part of things too! I think during the non-tour guide model, I’ll want to rent one of the golf carts unless I’m in the mood for some good exercise.

Interesting stuff and its not your typical museum cos its outdoors so plan your visit on a sunny but cloudy day but there are golf carts if you don't want to walk around in the heat. Perfect for those who like history and culture! They have drinks at the welcome center for a dollar if you get parched. There are live characters in the exhibits who will tell you all about their stations

Super cool museum! Spent about three hours there touring all of the sites. It was amazing that many of the buildings were originals transported from Europe or other American towns. The people at each site knew so much information and truly enjoyed sharing their knowledge. Highly recommended for ages around 10-16years. But still enjoyable for all ages!

The people at the desk were super helpful and knowledgeable! The map exhibit (open until March) was interesting. Our interpreter, Kathy, was amazing! She was humorous, intelligent, and very well versed in what she spoke to us about. Highly recommend doing a guided tour, getting a golf cart, and saying hello to all the animals. What a neat peek into the past ☺️

Fantastic hands-on experience! There are exhibits from Western Africa and Europe. Many of the houses are original structures brought from overseas. The people who work here are highly informed which makes for an amazing experience! I would recommend spending at least 3 hours here.

Place is amazing. Had a great time. Get the golf cart or will be walking alot. Place is up kept and beautiful. The interpreters are very knowledgeable. Good for all ages. Can't praise it enough.

We enjoyed our visit to the museum very much! Every exhibit is so well done and looks so authentic, the grounds are beautiful and a delight to walk through, plenty of benches to rest and enjoy the views if you want, and best of all was the staff throughout the whole place, who were so kind and friendly and very knowledgeable!

Amazing place to learn about history and the way of life back in the 1700s to 1800s. Seems like all the reviews described thr place pretty well with their pictures. So I'm going to post something no one else has, there is a cute brown and black stripped cat that roams around the 1850 house! Also, the actors are very knowledgeable and super friendly, so make sure you converse with them!

Excellent place to truly experience the synthesis of the various folk ways that made early America. Highly encourage a visit to this unique historical park.

Beautiful day of exploring and very informative demonstrators. My 2 1/2 year old grandson loved the animals and walking the well maintained paths!

It was a wonderful experience. Hands on with a guide at each area taking you through the experience. We had a wonderful time.

Great outdoor museum experience. Authentic structures showing the cultural influences on our new developing nation.

The weather was perfect high 40’s, we walked most of the grounds. The staff was excellent in knowledge of each display from different countries of yesteryears! I would recommend this place for numerous reason, but mainly it was a great memory!