Frontier Culture Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
The Frontier Culture Museum is an open-air living history museum located in Staunton, Virginia, on 200 acres. It presents eleven historic exhibits that depict the experiences of indigenous Native American tribes, European settlers from Germany and England, and enslaved Africans, illustrating early life, crafts, and labor in what became the United States. Visitors interact with interpreters and artisans—such as a blacksmith, woodworkers, tailors, and yarn spinners—and can learn about how early Americans cooked, farmed, and lived on the land, with programs aimed at families and school groups. The museum serves as a cultural center and event venue, hosting cultural programs and private gatherings like weddings and corporate retreats for varied group sizes. Recent developments include leadership changes with a new executive director appointed in 2026 and participation in the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience in 2025, underscoring ongoing public engagement and seasonal programming.