An eccentric trip back through not only the history of Paso Robles, but of California in general. The front of the museum displays rusting farm equipment, a one-room school house, and reproduction of Paso's first jail (with an original door and ball an chain). This does no hint at the eclectic collection of collections that the museum interior houses. Sections include displays on local fossils, native american, military history, farmers, cowboys and more. There is a whole warehouse of old tractors, many of which still roll down spring street during the annual "Pioneer Day." There is enough in the museum to warrant several trips and considering that there is no admission charge, why wouldn't you?

This is an amazing collection of local and period history. A rich story for this area of California. Worth a visit and the docents are happy to share.

A true gem in Paso! If you want to brush up on anything related to this amazing region this is your place to do so. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. And it's FREE!!!

This museum is much bigger and varied than most people expect. Years ago it was just a collection of cool old things, but it has really become an amazing repository of area history using exhibits that tell stories. Every local family should check it out!

Sorry for the shenanigans yall. Me and my friend and our mothers visited here after a solid 4 winerys and a buttload of wine in our systems. Lets just say the keep out signs were missed and the do not touch was more than looked at. But over all great hospitality and amazing place to visit. Sober or not. Also great for children, I think. Since lawd knows we were acting like some.

Tons of things to look at. Really interesting and free admission. Loved the fossils & rocks from the area as well as the old cars and wagons/carriages. Would love to go back again, especially considering they are building a scale model of the Paso hotel before it burned down.

Great historical place to visit . Friendly staff. Hold nice events. Local history. Fun for the family

I loved this place! History at it's best. I was attending an event luncheon that was held here. We had a great time and a tour guide. This is a place where you can walk back into time and enjoy yourself. Thank you for the great experience.

Amazing place to visit, changes all the time.

Lots to look at and learn about.

Sorry for the shenanigans yall. Me and my friend and our mothers visited here after a solid 4 winerys and a buttload of wine in our systems. Lets just say the keep out signs were missed and the do not touch was more than looked at. But over all great hospitality and amazing place to visit. Sober or not. Also great for children, I think. Since lawd knows we were acting like some.

Was interesting

I loved this place its so educational for the children and anyone who goes there full of fun and festive

I had an excellent visit at the Pioneer Museum! The docent there was fun and kept everyone's attention throughout the tour. I love how interactive it was. I learned things I never knew before about Paso. I highly recommend visiting if you want to have a good time! 🤗🤗🤗

Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. There is a wealth of artifacts to display history. Very nicely organized.

A great museum for Paso Robles and surrounding areas. Friendly docents. Extremely well done.

Great people, packed full of history. I highly recommend this place.

Fun and interactive free museum that was fun since there was something for everyone. Recreations of Old Paso Robles downtown, old carriages and cars, the history of Cattle Brands and barbwire and tons more fun and unusual fun things. I could see this place being fun for all ages!!!

This place has one of the best collection of antique tractors ever most of the ones you'll see there are either one of 2 first one ever made a prototype or really cool old or just amazing if your in Paso for a vacation or just looking for a cool place to visit this is the place to be 10000/10 I strongly recommend going here if you get the chance or swinging by the Paso park on pioneer day to see them running if you want to see them in action the best of the west show is the only place to be its memorial day weekend at the Santa margarita ranch and it's such a cool experience to see these sleeping giants in action this place or anyone of the events should be on the top of your things to do list I could not recommend this place more.

What an awesome little museum for such a small town. The displays really hit me harder than I anticipated (in a good way). The docents really knew their stuff. My dad worked with the Bell Telephone Pioneers. They had a display devoted to them and the work they did in this area. I recalled all the wonderful stories he mentioned about his contribution with the organization to me when I was a little girl. You can't go wrong; it's free.

We had a fantastic time exploring this museum - including admiring the epic barbed wire collection! Marie and Joseph were fabulous docents.

This is a gem, lots of original items from the area and through the decades. There's a lot more to see inside, from cars to agriculture, and pioneers to main street. The volunteer staff is friendly and really add a personal touch to the area's history. Sharon, thanks for sharing a bit about yourself and Paso Robles!

Wow! Huge museum and full of artifacts , very interesting and informative ! I really enjoy it, is definitely an amazing museum. I am glad to visit it! Nice and kind docents!

A must see. Lots of history and artifacts. The docents are friendly and willing to share the rich history of Paso Robles.

There is so much. You can't see all of it. Amazing

The staff was the best very nice and made it exciting knew a lot about the history of Paso Robles

Wonderful small town museum.

Incredible Displays & vehicles. A true hidden gem. Check out their website! Awesome!

Never a time you leave this place without taking something of value home with you. Such as before we were a rising wine mecca. We where first world famous for almonds.

Folks--Go check out all the new & interesting things 'they' have added to the interior of Pioneer Museum!!!

Love this place & the people! Lucky to have met the folks that started the museum!! Love Pioneer Day and all the cool stuff that goes on!!❤️❤️🤠🤠🐝🐝. Check out my Fishing Exhibit there now for March 2020!!🐸

Can't beat this free museum. They almost have too much on display. Mostly indoors in a climate controlled area. Plan on about an hour. Worth the visit.

Awesome

(Translated by Google) The attention is very good they speak English and Spanish. It's free entry. Many interesting things about the old west. (Original) La atención es muy buena hablan Inglés y español. Es entrada gratuita. Muchas cosas interesantes del viejo oeste.

Great museum, it’s a great place to bring your children. Especially to teach them about the History of Paso Robles. So make sure that they are an age that they can appreciate it. Younger kids are obviously welcome, yet it’s nice to have some time to really observe.

We called in on a quiet Friday afternoon. Lots of interesting exhibits. Very friendly and informative staff.

Fun, educational, free admission. A very fine presentation of the history of Paso Robles. Did you know that Paso Robles was at one time The Almond Capital of the World? (1920) (Disclosure currently a docent at the Museum but was a yearly visitor for over 25 years. Always something new to see!) 😀

Love roaming around & hanging out with these folks!! Learn so much about this great area!! Check out my videos! And pics!!

Its ok.

I was pleasantly surprised. It was a lot bigger than I thought it would be. A lot of history packed inside to be opened like a time capsule one amazing section at a time. My grandson really enjoyed his time there. I highly recommend for anyone who has a love for history. Let's not forget how awesome the volunteers were.

Love history and this place didn't disappoint

In depth history of the arts, far too much to absorbe in one visit. Go and pick a section!