The Oldest Store Museum was a former general store at the turn-of-the century definitely takes visitors back to 1903. With its enormous collection of original stock, guns, hardware, advertising art, and house wares, the friendly guides (who remain in character from 1900) will interact and explain the exhibits along you the way. You'll get the feeling as you look at the Model-T truck, a Conestoga wagon and steam tractor, all while a lively player piano kicks up a tune or two.
Website: visitstaugustine.com
Phone: (904) 829-9729
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of San Marco Ave and Dufferin St
Open now
- Fri 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
167 San Marco Ave St. Augustine, FL 32084 ·570.06 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
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This was a nice add on in our package tickets we bought on the day in of our trip. Our guide was a fantastic woman dressed in 1908 clothing. Our tour that lasted and hour or so, took us through 3 or 4 rooms , all with items for sale from the time. It was fun looking at all the stuff they had and even remembering the occasional item grandma had. this is an audience participation tour so dont be shy. adults would like this more than kids as there attention span will wonder quickly . small groups only tour so if a school bus comes in you may miss out.
MoreMolly and Uncle Vince were absolutely amazing and the sweetest and nicest people throughout the whole tour experience. They were very accommodating ! They showed us everything from the oldest and the first bicycle to all the earliest medicine from back in the 1800s. We will definitely be going again!!!
MoreThey greet you in the store with a taste of old fashioned candy sticks that are still delicious today. Then we got to see brands from the past, appliances from the past, bicycles from the past, and a vast array of other things. You really got the sense of how vital and important the country store was to folks at that time.
MoreI was there with a school trip of 4th graders. The children were very interested in everything and it was somewhat interactive - tour guide made sure to keep the children engaged. Very cool!
MoreDocent tour guide made the experience interactive and engaging. Much more fun to hear her rendition of the various city take-overs, making them relatable. She crowned one of our group the king of Spain and gave us his point of view.
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