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Fort Lauderdale Maritime History: Pioneer House Museum Tour
4.7
330 Ratings
Fort Lauderdale
Explore the rich maritime history of Fort Lauderdale on a tour of the Pioneer House Museum. Discover the Seminole culture, pioneer exhibits, and more in this engaging experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- History Fort Lauderdale - 3 museums & lushly landscaped park on the banks of the New River. The historic heart of Fort Lauderdale.
What's Included
- Children aged 0-6 can join for free
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Drinks
Additional Information
You kick off with a brief video display at the premier museum. Post the video, your escort takes you on an abbreviated stroll alongside the New River. You get to see the Pioneer House Museum, followed by the 1899 Replica Schoolhouse Museum, before coming back to explore the Seminole traditions, naval history, and settler displays at the main repository. All three museums are beautifully situated on the scenic banks of the New River, right in the downtown area of Fort Lauderdale.
- Wheelchair accessible, except the second floor of the New River Inn and the King-Cromartie house. ADA STQRY app (in multiple languages) available for all guests to view 2nd floor exhibits on their personal smart phones or tablets.
Location
231 SW 2nd Ave
Southwest 2nd Avenue
Our main museum (housed in the historic New River Inn) is on the north bank of the New River where the River meets Flagler's Railroad.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Chameekad
Jul 31, 2024
Visit to Ft. Lauderdale - My husband and I added this stop as part of our vacation here in Florida. It was a nice place to visit. Seeing the floor where the artist actually do their work was very nice.
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N4803mjchrisw
Jul 28, 2024
A wonderful way to lean about the beginnings of Fort Lauderdale. - My husband and I took this tour on a Sunday and we were treated to a wonderful history of Fort Lauderdale by our guide, Daniel. It was so interesting to find this little enclave of preserved history in the middle of this bustling, modern city.
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Safari47910452015
Jul 23, 2024
History tour - The tour was amazing. The guide definitely knew his history. The front desk attendant was friendly & informative. My daughter & I learned a lot
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Nancyh244
Jul 11, 2024
Truly excellent museum - We spent over two hours at this excellent museum visiting all the historical displays and local art. It is right next to the New River and local restaurants. Wonderful activity with family. Thank you
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Michaels21737
Jul 11, 2024
Time Machine in a metropolis - Great tour and tour guide! Worth the visit to see how much has changed in Fort Lauderdale in a hundred years. It even has an art exhibit with local artist featured on the top floor.
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Adelel125
Jul 3, 2024
Awesome local history experience - Amazing experience! I'm leading a professional development institute for k-12 teachers and the guided tour sparked so many ideas for everyone's lessons! Wilson was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend for anyone interested in local history!
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Chadri5382qv
Jul 3, 2024
Great tour! - Detailed histories & knowledgeable staff/volunteers. And the artists in residence are very talented. Thank you, Historical society!
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K4959jhangelaa
Jul 3, 2024
Great experience - Very informative. Buildings and artifacts were interesting. Tour guide Wilson was informative and engaging. Thank you.
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H8853gpjoannais
Jul 3, 2024
White History museum - There is no Black history until the first school for Black students, according to this museum. Everything is presented through a white-centric lens.
The artists in residence are a nice touch.
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Gtr6642jz
Jul 3, 2024
Worth the time! - Enjoyed the guided tour as well as the solo tour. Very informative. The receptionist and our tour guide were friendly and helpful.
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