tobacco farm life museum

This museum is away from the hustle and bustle and makes a nice place to go for a short trip.The museum visit starts with a video about how tobacco is grown, like any other crop there was quite a bit to it. Then you get to tour the museum building and grounds on your own. I did wish there was an option for a guided tour as that could have added quite a bit.The museum building has various artifacts from a farming life. There are old toys, cooking tools, transportation, and medical equipment. There are things to read about what you are looking at as you go along. Outside, there are several buildings that you can view. These mostly show how the tobacco was handled and heated. There was a house at the time on display too where you could peek in from the hallway. (make sure to go outside there as there are more rooms from the back porch)If you like learning, you will like your visit here as well as see such a collection of items from the 1900s. It is a very impressive collection. I'd recommend combining the visit here with other attractions in the area such as The Country Doctor Museum, downtown Smithfield or downtown Wilson.

As a historical site this facility is a great find. Just off I95 in the middle of NC you can learn about life on a tobacco farm early in the last century plus alot about current tobacco farming procedures. Whether you are in favor of smoking or not this is a great stop on your trip or as a destination. This is just one of many hidden treasures in NC. It is in the heart of NC pork BBQ country as well as many other attractions near by to see. The people are friendly and helpful in finding other places to visit

Every visit to the Museum is exciting. Great exhibits. I especially enjoy the "Stepping Into the Past" Saturday Series with numerous demonstrations and great volunteers.

As a native North Carolinian - had to rate this at least Very Good. Photos, murals, and authentic exhibits inside of this small but virtuous museum present life in North Carolina ... "back in the day". There are several other structures on site that also depict life in N.C. before the days of electricity, running water, and most certainly the advent of the internet. No photos are allowed inside of this museum as is with various other museums encountered throughout the world - for flash photography can possibly damage artwork and documents over time. Nonetheless it was fascinating to see how life was here in N.C. with regard to the tobacco plant which is still planted here plentifully. If one is traveling on US 301 it is a nice stop in rural Johnston County to get out, unwind, and take a look around. There is also an area inside the museum for children to check out.

The video we viewed before touring was very good. Learned a lot about growing tobacco. Lots of items to view in the museum. The outer buildings were open so you could view the items inside. Nice history of the people living on the farm. Staff were extremely pleasant and were able to answer all questions we had. They had a small gift shop. We had not planned this stop, but noticed it on the road and were glad we stopped.

This museum will give you a terrific education about North Carolina's major economic crop. There is an outstanding short video describing how tobacco is grown today. The museum is full of artifacts from the early 1900s, but nothing is hands on and there's a lot of reading to understand what you see. They do have a small play area for young children. Outside there are several buildings to see, but they were all closed and we could only peek through the doorways. It would have been nice to be able to walk through the rooms and feel what it was like to live in the period. That part is very disappointing.

This place can be missed if you aren't careful. It's back off the road. There are old buildings on the grounds and I have seen old timey displays during the summer that are very informative for adults and children. The museum has an extensive display of memorabilia well worth the price of viewing.

THis is the only musuem dedicated to the history of tobacco production that I am aware of. While tobacco doesnt have the best reputation today, it was the backbone of farm life and the economy in North Carolina for over a century. THe museum has done a great job of accumulating a wide variety of the tools used through the centuries, and documenting the processes involved in planting, cultivating and harvesting tobacco. They have nice gift shop with a selection of local artists depictions of the tobacco business.

This is a must see museum. Many artifacts and antiques. Not just about tobacco, but growing tobacco is explained and gives you a respect for tobacco farmers. This would make a great day trip if you live nearby or a destination.

Very interesting buildings, museum, demonstrations, hands on learning ...

i had been here a few times, then decided to take my daddy-he knew every piece of equipment there on display and what it was used for. i enjoyed this visit most of all, just seeing my daddy relive a better way of life. i will always cherish this memory.

This museum will tell you more about the average native North Carolinian's life than any other. NC was the world's leading producer of tobacco for decades and many peoples lives are reflected in the farming exhibits of this well-done museum. The exhibits are well designed and should captivate kids as well. This is a must see NC Heritage museum in my opinion.

Shows history of tobacco farming. Nice exhibits. Like stepping back in time. Museum is right off of Interstate 95 and 301 in Kenly, NC. Easy access but parking can be an issue if museum is having a special event, Fun time for family.