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Oldest Store Museum in St. Augustine, FL

167 San Marco Avenue • St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Oldest Store Museum St. Augustine, Florida

Oldest Store Museum in St. Augustine, Florida

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Immerse yourself in turn-of-the-century nostalgia with a visit to the Oldest Store Museum - a recreation of St. Augustine’s original general store. Explore over 100,000 authentic products and inventions like vintage farm equipment, corsets, tonics and elixirs, and more. Live actors portray clerks, a butcher and snake oil salesmen peddling their latest wares.

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Explore history interactively with live actors and over 100,000 artifacts from the turn of the century.
See a goat-powered washing machine, steam-driven tractors, collars, corsets, and more.
Guided tours start every 20 minutes. You can also explore the museum at your own pace.
Suitable for all ages; children under 4 join for free.
Complimentary parking available on site.
Bring a valid photo ID, a camera/smartphone and cash to tip your guide.
Wear comfortable weather-appropriate clothing and shoes.
Wheelchair and stroller accessible.

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Journey back to the turn of the century with a visit to the Oldest Store Museum in St. Augustine, Florida. Live actors serve as costumed guides as you stroll through this meticulous recreation of a 1900s general store.

Meet proprietor Mr. C.F. Hamblen, and watch in amazement as friendly clerks, a butcher, and snake oil salesman demonstrate the very latest inventions for turn-of-the-century living. Items such as a goat-powered washing machine and a gas-powered iron. It's truly like walking into a Sears Roebuck catalog from 1908.

The local actors/storytellers make this tour even more entertaining by providing history and humor all rolled into one. They are recognized for their ability to captivate and entertain guests, as they share a common enthusiasm for history and the talent to amuse folks.

The Oldest Store Museum Experience features an impressive collection of more than 100,000 authentic items including:

Steam-driven tractors
Tonics and elixirs
Farm equipment
Health underwear
Worm syrup
Corn sheller
Collars and corsets
Guns & ammunition
Grain thresher
Goat-powered washing machines
Bikes & trikes
And so much more

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Oldest Store Museum is located at 167 San Marco Avenue • St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oldest Store Museum

Where is the Oldest Store Museum located?

The Oldest Store Museum is located at 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States. It’s part of the larger St. Augustine History Museum complex.

Is there parking available?

Yes. Guests can enjoy complimentary parking near the Old Jail at 167 San Marco Avenue.

When is the Oldest Store Museum open?

Please check the operating calendar above to see the museum's operating times during your target date range when booking your ticket.

How long is the Oldest Store Museum experience?

Guests usually take an hour touring the exhibits, seeing the displays, and talking to the actors that reenact a 20th century merchant store. There are tours running every 20 minutes, but you may explore the area on your own.