Pioneer Museum

Fredericksburg's German heritage stretches back over 175 years.

Get a hands-on glimpse of that history at the 3.5 acre Pioneer Museum Complex in downtown Fredericksburg, complete with buildings, artifacts and displays of our areas earliest pioneers, including a one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, Sunday house, barn, smokehouse and more.

Several times a year, Pioneer Museum will hold events staffed by docents in period dress that are fun for the whole family including storytelling, rope making, soap making, sheep shearing and more. See below for upcoming events!

The Pioneer Museum Complex includes Pioneer Museum, Vereins Kirche Museum and the Gillespie County Historic Jail, all within 3 walkable blocks. Pro tip: Admission to Pioneer Museum includes admission to Vereins Kirche Museum and the Historic Jail (when open).

Pioneer Museum Helpful Tips:

  • Open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Closed Sunday and major holidays.
  • General admission is $12. Senior (65+) and active/retired military admission is $7. Children ages 6-18 and college students with ID are $5. Kids ages 5 and under are free.
  • Prior arrangements required for special tours of other historic homes and sites owned by the Gillespie County Historical Society.
  • No pets. ADA Service Animals welcome.

Vereins Kirche Helpful Tips:

  • Open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Closed Sunday and major holidays.
  • General admission is $5 ages for those 6 and up. Kids ages 5 and under are free.

Historic Jail Helpful Tips:

  • Open monthly on first Saturdays, 10 AM – 3 PM.
  • General admission is $5 ages for those 6 and up. Kids ages 5 and under are free.
  • Located at 117 W. San Antonio St. behind Pioneer Memorial Library.