Pionier Museum, Open air museum in Silverton, Pretoria, South Africa
Description
The Pionier Museum is a collection of traditional buildings on a historic farmstead in Silverton. The site includes an old residence, baking oven, wagon house, and other structures spread across the grounds.
History
The main building was constructed in 1848 and is the oldest surviving structure in Pretoria. It originally served as a waystation for travelers before being converted into a museum in 1975.
Culture
Guides demonstrate traditional crafts like bread making and butter churning that visitors can watch firsthand. Staff members wear period clothing and show how people carried out daily tasks during the pioneer era.
Practical
The museum has several outdoor spaces and an indoor hall that can be used for events or group gatherings. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the grounds are extensive and require considerable walking.
Did you know?
On Saturday mornings a farmers market operates on the museum grounds where local vendors sell their goods. This bustling market brings a different kind of energy to the historic property.
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