Florence Pioneer Museum — Attraction in Florence

I simply love this little museum. They have a lot to look at and the staff are very knowledgeable about the local history . The only thing that I have to say negatively about this museum is that it seems to me they need more money to operate on . Nobody said that or implied it to me , but you can kinda tell they operate on a small budget and there is a lot of history to cover in the Florence area and I feel like they could do more with more money and perhaps even bring more paying visitors in if they had a little more to work with . Again I LOVE THIS MUSEUM and all new residents and tourists alike should definitely drop in and...

I recently completed several days at the museum researching the history of the oil industry in Florence. The depth of Florence's rich industrial history was everywhere on display and far exceeded what I had anticipated. The staff's organization of research materials, maps, photographs and newspaper articles - by surname, business name, and address - allowed me to quickly find materials of interest. The museum staff - Gayle, Marty, Skip and others - made me feel welcome from start to finish, and I left with a deep appreciation for this valuable resource. The museum is well worth a visit - and your support. You won't be...

The charm of this museum is matched only by the fascinating history of the relics on display, and the warmth of the staff working there. Gayle MacKinnon working the front desk was the sweetest woman in the world, she immediately showed us all over the museum and helped us find some research materials we were looking for! The Pioneer Museum is paramount part to the city of Florence and should definitely be visited if you are in the area - the work they are all doing here is so incredibly important. Thank you Gayle and the rest of the team at the Pioneer Museum! We are so...