Central Texas' Premier Living History Park and Museum

Preserving and interpreting the Lone Star State’s storied history and diverse cultures during the Nineteenth century through an authentic living-history experience featuring engaging programs, signature activities and unique classes in the Texas Folk Arts School

 

Experience Texas’ colorful past

Seven themed historic areas are open for walking tours: an 1844 Tonkawa Encampment, an 1853 Walnut Creek Greenbelt, an 1866 German Emigrant Farm, an 1868 Stone Blockhouse, an 1873 Stagecoach Stop, an 1878 Texian Farm, an 1886 Cotton Planter's Farm, an 1898 community church and an 1899 Sprinkle Corner rural village. In each area you can step back in time and experience Texas history first-hand. Explore more than 90 beautiful, wooded acres and discover exciting, memorable ways to live Texas' colorful past with your family. Don’t miss the Scarborough Barn where you can get up close with your favorite farm animal friends! Numbers of volunteer interpreters in costume at the historic sites vary from day to day, depending on schedules. No smoking or vaping allowed on the museum grounds. No exceptions.

Hours

Open Tuesdays through Fridays for history tours reserved in advance for schools and community groups of 25 or more, and Thursdays through Sundays for general public admission, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on Mondays and the last two weeks of each year. Make inquiries about tours and programs at Info@PioneerFarms.org. Our office is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pets are not permitted, but service dogs with vest are allowed.

 

Directions

Pioneer Farms is located at 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive in northeast Austin, just east of Interstate 35. Exit I-35 at Braker Lane (Exit 243), go east and follow the signs (left at Dessau Road, right at Braker Lane East, right at Pioneer Farms Drive). From Parmer Lane, a mile north of Braker (Exit 245), go east to Dessau Road (third traffic light), turn right and go to Braker Lane East (first traffic light). Turn left and follow the signs. Free museum parking.

admission

Adults $8, Youth (3-17) $6, seniors (65 and over) $6, children 2 and under are free. Admission for self-guided groups of 20 or more is $5 each. Admission prices for special-event and nighttime shows, such as Halloween, Christmas and Easter shows and private programs, are higher. Pay admission upon arrival at the Sprinkle General Store by the front gate. We accept major credit cards, cash and checks with proper identification. Discount coupons are accepted for daytime admission only.

 

Accessibility

Pioneer Farms wants everyone to be able to enjoy themselves as they step back in time to the Blackland Prairie of the 1800s. Most of our historic buildings are accessible by wheelchair. Buildings and walkways are authentic to the 19th Century, which may impose some restrictions. Gravel paths in the historic areas may be difficult in some areas for wheelchair travel. Handicap parking is available close to the Entrance Gate at Sprinkle Corner.

HOTEL PARTNERS

Three premier Austin hotels conveniently located near Pioneer Farms at Interstate-35 and Parmer Lane — Hilton Garden Inn Austin North, Courtyard Austin North/Parmer Lane and Fairfield Inn & Suites Parmer/Tech Ridge — are offering to offer whopping 15-percent discounts on room rates — a real old-fashioned deal for those who book rooms through these links.

 

transportation partner

CharterUP is our transportation partner, offering private bus rentals for school groups and private groups to and from Pioneer Farms and elsewhere in Ausrtin. Browse through their Austin bus rental options to plan your upcoming visit to Pioneer Farms today.

 

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