Pexcho's American Dime Museum
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This place is great! Went with my class for an assignment, but I would have gone regardless if I had known this place was here. The exhibits are well taken care of, and the owner, I think his name is Peter, was the one who walked us through the museum. He talked about previous popular dime museums, and their methods for getting their attractions and their audience's money. Peter was great, making eye contact with everyone (and this was a group of 10+ people) and speaking loudly and clearly enough for all of us to hear him. He's friendly, letting the audience participate in some exhibits to experience what they were like. He talked about his plans for some of the items he's got on display (and not all of it is on show, so I'll have to come back when some of it is rotated out!), even including his kids as part of a learning experience. The dime museum has only been up for a little while, and the restaurant isn't finished yet, but I would definitely look forward to it. I didn't have time to partake in the coffeeshop, but the prices are criminally low for all the drinks in this day and age. The coffee they offer is the tenth rarest according to Peter, as it is some specific coffee bean from Hawaii. With more patrons, Peter plans to sell the top 10 rare coffee at the coffee shop. This place is still starting off, but I really look forward to the finished product. Stop by and see it for yourself, but please be respectful of time travel and wait for photos until after the tour. The tour is less than $15. They only take cash, but there is an ATM just inside the door. Pexcho's also doesn't have air conditioning, and the train tracks are close to the front door. But it's worth it!
Sariau AlisiSariau Alisi
30
Peter Pexcho is hands down an amazing person. He took the time to really engage in every person who was there to see the museum. In the 5 days I've spent in Augusta Georgia, his Dime Museum has been my top favorite thing to do so far. I say it is a must-see!!! There are so many things there to see and look at, I will definitely be going again if I ever come back to Augusta. He tells knowledge when he knows it, and if you ask a genuine question and he doesn't know the answer, he will say answer with honesty, and it's really hard to find people like that anymore. It was really cool to learn all the history about museums and the Dime Museum. Just so much stuff. -you do have to call and make an appointment. But it's is DEFINITELY WORTH IT! I called to make an appointment around 8pm, and he called back about 50 minutes later to schedule for the very next day. And he was just so friendly over the phone which was relieving because talking on the phone gives me anxiety. -WORTH IT! -The price of entry for adults is the year the Dime was minted 😆
Kristina TremblayKristina Tremblay
10
Right out of Guillermo Del Toro’s ouvre, is the Dime store museum of Pexcho’s. Cash only guarantees flights of fancy. If facts are what you’re after, that duty falls to whatever research you do and not to the Mustachioed Pierced Proprietor. The shadowy history of something wicked this way comes carnivals and side shows is what Pexcho’s delivers. The 2 dimensional, top hatted barker painted on metal canvas, seemed to usher us into this colorful attraction. If we were fleeced, as is the tradition of dime store museums, it was with our consent. This was a taste of Netflix’s Nightmare Alley. Suspension of belief is a prerequisite to being entertained here. We were down with it and thought both time and money well spent. Freaks and Geeks, it’s all here.
Michelle MalalangMichelle Malalang
10
The last dying Musemum of its kind. Honestly, before stepping into this place I thought there wasn't much culture to Augusta, I do love being proven wrong. Pexcho is a collector of oddities and carnies that would take more than the 2+ hour tour to see and get though. A riveting storyteller to boot as well. The pictures below are just a HINT of what lies in this man's palace of oddities. Did I mention that the tour also comes with its very own sword swallower? Please I implore you before you make your final judgment of Augusta, call ahead and make a tour of Pexcho's Dime Musemum. You won't be disappointed in being nickled and dimed by a master of the craft.
Santiago ArboledaSantiago Arboleda
00
I have yet to tour the museum but I go there often for coffee and have attended a midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Peter and his crew are great hosts, you will not be disappointed. He definitely brings something unique to Augusta...something needed around here. Update as November 2020 This is one of my favorite places in Augusta. Take a tour, catch a show, grab some coffee and get ready to be amazed and entertained. Peter is a great host and this is a fun place for everyone in your family! A must visit!
Ozzie LedesmaOzzie Ledesma
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