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Sample-McDougald House Preservation Society

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Top rated Tourist attractions in Pompano Beach


Address

450 NE 10th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Website

www.samplemcdougald.org

Contact

(754) 307-5446

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (145 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 4 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 4 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Ariel W. 7 years ago on Google • 1130 reviews
    I remember when this house was located on Dixie Highway and used as a homeless encampment. I drove past it every day and it was so sad to see it in it's decrepit state. Since then the house has been moved to it's new location and lovingly restored. It's picture perfect now. I visited recently when they were hosting their sixth annual classic car show. Our family has a 1915 Model T that was displayed. The house was built in 1916 making our car one year older than the house! A five dollar admission got you into the show and a home tour making for a fun afternoon. They had a food truck and DJ in addition to all of the cars on display. I always love to pay a visit to the house. On the ground floor there is a living room, dining room and kitchen complete with butlers pantry. The second floor houses a room they use for changing exhibits (on this occasion there was clothing worn by the Seminole nation), a child's room, and a bedroom with a wedding dress. The wood used in the house has been completely restored and it smells so good, like a natural pine air freshener. There are two gazebos on the grounds and the house makes a lovely back drop for the weddings held there. Also every October the Women's Rotary Club of Pompano hosts a haunted house. My daughter volunteered this year doing make up for them and it's always a popular event. There aren't too many historical gems in Pompano so this house is a real treasure. It's definitely worth a visit, even more so when they hold an event.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Latina “Tiny” L. 1 year ago on Google
    The house is beautiful. Mr Sample was decades before his time when building that house.Onky $10 for entry. Well worth it
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ray M. 3 years ago on Google
    Installed a Chuppah for a wedding today. Beautiful venue. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking and easy to get to.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allied Motorcycle Entertainment Network (AMEN M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting place. Definitely worth a visit. Lots of history and the volunteers here are extremely nice.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John B. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here for the city of pompano Beach Halloween event. Was well put together. Had a nice small haunted house like area, nice selection of games for the kids. The employees from the city who worked the event were awesome. Had a couple food trucks which smelled delicious.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise C. 8 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    A hidden gem in Broward County. A beautiful historic home to visit especially during the Holiday season! Many original pieces of furniture too. One of my favs! They also do special events throughout the year and host weddings!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian J. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful historic location. Definitely recommend a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher K. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for food truck night. Lots of food trucks with a live DJ. They was corn hole and giant connect four for the kids to play. Cool place to have a food truck night. Worth checking out if you've never been.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johanna 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoyed visiting this house (museum). As for now, the first Saturday of the month they have story time and your child can pick a book for FREE. From 10 to 12. Visit me on Instagram as @divine.southflorida
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa K. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful home. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Great place to see history.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 captn R. 1 year ago on Google
    Was there shooting some FAA authorized footage. It's a wonderful property and home. The new events pavilion is great too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lori v. 8 months ago on Google • 283 reviews
    If you like touring historic homes, you should give this one a try! Very interesting and informative tour! They moved this house 2 miles, around 50 years ago!

  • 5/5 Maria P. 11 months ago on Google • 210 reviews
    Love everything they are doing here! It’s great to see so many events locally. The food truck frenzy is always fun! The car shows have been great. Hoping we continue to get more events here! The house is lovely and the outdoor area is gorgeous!

  • 5/5 Jorge A. 2 months ago on Google • 69 reviews New
    Beautiful Place! Nice Historic House! Thanks for Preserving it. See you next Year! Great car Show

  • 5/5 Jenn 3 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    What a wonderful place! We attended their Holiday Family Night and it was amazing! The history of the house told to us by Ms. Christmas Joy was very interesting. Beautiful decorations and perfect entertainment. It was such a lovely time!

  • 5/5 Lisa F. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    A beautiful historic hidden gem , go back in time and learn the history while taking a tour, great place for a venue and the staff are amazing

  • 5/5 Patti A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for an event and very cool old house.

  • 5/5 paula m. 1 year ago on Google
    What a sweet find right on the main drag in Pompano. The House was in great shape and our guide knew many details of the history of the house, the period of time and the area. They have some community engender like flower sake, herbal garden tour, school age learning programs. Applauding all those responsible for saving this gem from demolition!

  • 5/5 Candy B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had an awesome time! Lots of great people and entertainment! ❤😍

  • 5/5 Craig H. 1 year ago on Google
    I had an amazing time with my son here..we love history and this place is great

  • 5/5 Aaron P. 1 year ago on Google
    Went during the free Smithsonian weekend. Get your free tickets online first.

  • 4/5 Maria A. 1 year ago on Google
    8/23/22 Spoke to a representative on the phone recently. She advised it is currently undergoing repairs, including termite, and is set to re-open for new Season after Labor Day ... so soon. In the interim on 8/26/22 an friday night Art Exhibit took place here that I attended.

  • 5/5 Jen C. 11 months ago on Google
    My husband was in a class all day, so I went to this museum. I’m still telling him little facts about the house. Great tour and beautiful house.

  • 5/5 Milca S. 11 months ago on Google
    Place was beautifully constructed didn't take the tour inside. The staff was super friendly.

  • 2/5 Sarah S. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been here before and the house was nice. Came today and some lady with white hair that works or volunteers there was like you can't look at the house without one of us bringing you around the house/following you around. She was rude in her approach or I may have gone in. Maybe invest in some cameras if you're that worried about people stealing stuff?

  • 5/5 Randy Greene M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful gem in the heart of Pompono Beach. We have an excellent docent. Well worth the 10.00 admission fee.

  • 5/5 John W. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice 45 min tour of the old house

  • 5/5 patrick h. 7 months ago on Google
    Oh man, I didn't know about this place till some friends of mine had a anniversary party there. It's a really cool museum and the party space outside is really great also

  • 5/5 Bobby F. 6 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful historical spot people running the show were amazing, friendly, and so into the Highwayman event.

  • 5/5 RayelleSherry 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Worth the stop! Jodi was our tour guide and her knowledge is impressive, but you can tell how much she loves the house and her job, which made it so enjoyable for us to tour. I would recommend this to everyone. It takes you back in time and I’m so happy we came here.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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