Log Cabin Village hosted Literacy Days with the FW library, so we got free entry and a Storytime in the Schoolhouse! My children especially enjoy visiting the Hands-On area, dressing up in clothes from the era and drawing water to name a few of the activities. As of the date of this review, the shop at the entrance/exit didn't carry the small-batch coffee grounds, but offered cold drinks and toys for purchase! Thank you for a very special visit :) read more

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Very cool place! Historic and interactive. Truth be told some people live their jobs more than others but fun nonetheless! read more

Log Cabin Village - Museums Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Came on a random Thursday afternoon as part of a work trip. It was very quiet in the park. We would have buzzed through however there were live actors in the carpentry and blacksmith shops so our group of construction industry people found plenty to be interested in. read more

Amazing Experience! Fabulous Historical Lessons by knowledgeable skilled artisans who show us what life skills were necessary to survive in our past. Yes that's right kids, there were No cars, computers, internet, cell phones, electricity, and so much more we take for granted. read more

I love this place. The grounds are very well kept and the museum is so engaging with learners of all ages. I suggest starting with the weaving and spinning cabin, then proceed clockwise to the candle making, blacksmith, etc. and save the hands on play cabin for last, because the kids love playing "chores" for hours! Log Cabin Village is a very affordable, educational, and fun field trip!! The restroom is very clean and well stocked with soap and paper towels for after playtime. read more

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I went with a group of moms and our kids ranging in age from 1.5 to 7 years old. They were a bit young for some of the informational parts, but they loved the hands on experience of the second cabin. They got to pump water and dig in a garden. The people working there were really nice and good at explaining what life was like in the past. I did appreciate that this place included the stopping stones to have a memorial for the slaves that lived there during the time period. read more

We joined our homeschool Co-Op group on a field trip, and my children loved every minute. The combination of hands-on activities and entertainment made for an enriching educational experience. read more

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What a great wonderful place to take the family! the staff is very knowledgeable in the area they teach about how people lived back in the day. Very educational for kids and some hands on activities read more

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It's middle of the summer here in Texas.. expecting 100+ temps and also we're in delta pandemic. Take all those things into consideration. Also it's hump day!! You go in the main cabin where the gift shop is to pay your admission. Today we paid 5 dollars because they're nice? The main building is the largest and it is boarded up. I wanted nothing more than to go up there! I want to meet a ghost. OMG OMG OMG I just got an idea... if they could do interactive night ghost tours OMG a I would sooo pay for that! Also if they could open like a bar.. but family oriented of course. Like a soda bar. It is super hot and I appreciate the staff being in their costumes for the era. We first encountered the candle dipping activity. You get one dip. I also think you can buy pre dipped candles in the gift shop and they let you dip to completion. The cabins are set up to where you observe from the outside. You can't go in them.... Or like if they could build an interactive cabin for people to go in and touch and tinker. They have a couple of misting stations so you won't die. The school is the church is the house. If you've read online on other sites about spirits that is the one with the perfume. I got nothing. No perfume. No lady wondering about. My favorite people to interact were the lady at the gift shop, the lady who is the crochet queen/candle dipper and STEVE! Steve went all into the history and gave us so much information we ended up driving to the Parker cemetery in Hurst. Not with Steve of course. But Uh.. it was locked. It's fine. Just so amazed with all the history and I'm not even a history buff. I read online this is a two hour tour but i though it was very short. 5 dollars worth? Okay yes. My kids are 5&7 and they loved it that's all that matters. read more

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I was looking into learning a little bit about the frontier life here in the Fort Worth area. Having been to many different historical sites I was looking forward to seeing our learning something new. Upon arrival I noticed the vast amount of parking available so I must have gotten lucky to avoid the crowds. To enter the site you go through a repurposed two story log cabin which is also the sites store. The admission is very reasonable. Once outside there are paved paths to all the various buildings and out buildings. There are also several well informed interpreters in costumes throughout the site. The site is very interesting and worth the visit. read more

Van Zandt Cottage does not have it's own check-in as it is under the auspices of the Log Cabin Village. After living here for almost twelve years, I finally decided today was the day to check it out. Been telling myself to do so for a rather long time. Comparitively, there's not a whole lot to this historical site; however, I thoroughly enjoyed the wide-open spaces of the cottage. There are fresh sidewalks to Trinity Park as well as to the Will Rogers Colesium in the opposite direction. Today was a great day for time spent in the great outdoors. With a gentle breeze blowing, the temperatures also cooperated to make for a very pleasant time outside. Please check out this hidden gem in Fort Worth. read more

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I loved this outdoor museum. When I arrived on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020. It was empty. Someone with a beautiful costume checked my temperature due to COVID-19. I was okay. I walked into the village. I met " History interpreters". They had too much time on their hands. They were talkative. I learned about people's life 200 years ago. I paid only $5. It was so reasonable. I asked about a bathroom, 200 years ago. An interpreter said, " Boys needed to throw away poop''. I had to go to the restroom, I was wondering if I could throw away my poo? However, the restroom was very clean and new.LOL. Fortworth is known for StockYards. However, If you are in a cow town, Fortworth, TX , please visit "Log Cabin Village". read more

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Cool and hidden in plain sight! Almost all the cabins had a period dressed tour guide. A couple of the houses you can do hands on work, we dipped candles and got up close to wood working. The blacksmith was a real treat, tho it was too hot to fire up the forge!!! Love this history re-enactment place - directly across from the FW zoo! read more

Log Cabin Village - Prices 7/12/2019 definitely got our $ worth of history - Museums Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I decided to take my kids here for Halloween weekend. It was a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't so busy which was great because we get to take our time looking and learning about the history of each cabin. Our favorite was the Blacksmith. This place was something different and my kids enjoyed it because it was like a field trip. It was also cool to see the staff in period dress. I thought it was beautiful. There's also a small gift shop at the main cabin where the entrance is. A lot of cool little stuff you can buy. Although this place was cool to visit, it's only worth going once for me. read more

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Super interesting & informative place to learn about the lives of early settlers to our area. I've been twice & enjoyed both visits. Everything is outdoors but you can bring in your own drinks. It takes about 2 hours to go through. There are 5-6 cabins to tour and the staff there are in period costumes & know a lot about the lives of people who lived in the cabins, as well as the time period. One of the cabins is a schoolhouse that was the first school building in Fort Worth! Parking is free. I can't recall exact entrance prices but it's quite reasonable (I want to say about $5/person) and despite the historical vibe, they DO accept credit cards. There is a small gift shop, but they don't push you to buy anything. They also sell water and sodas if you forget to bring a drink for yourself. They also have clean bathrooms. Take your kids on days they claim to be "sooooo bored." read more

Log Cabin Village - The inside of the schoolhouse cabin - Museums Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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This place is worth the visit even in the hot summer. Went with my lil kiddo and she has blast dipping candles, playing with the chickens, pumping water, looking at flowers and lil bugs, she was a happy toddler. One suggestion to you parents please... Please for the love of whatever you believe in don't let your kid ring the damn school bell over and over and over while the poor teacher is trying to give you the history of the school. Control your savage, it's simply rude. Or give them your phone to entertain them. The folks playing the part of the settlers have lots of info to share with you ask away. It hot in summer, those folks are in full costume with a fan but they are smiling away. The only house with ac is the entrance. That's it, nothing else besides the occasional fan indoors. Go to the fort Worth library check out the pass and visit for free up to 4 people. Don't forget your water for you n the kiddos read more

Not your usual tourist destination. In fact, my guess is this place brings in lots of school kids, as it should. It's a terrific educational experience and a true blast into the past. This is not a thrill a minute place nor is it intended to be. If you are interested in history and learning what life was like back when folks actually lived in log cabins (with no electricity, plumbing, DirecTV, etc.), this is your place. The staff, dressed in period costumes (something I normally hate), was excellent. Nearly all of them clearly liked their jobs which consists of teaching how life was like way back when. The old schoolhouse is not to be missed. On the surface, it's just a building. But listen to and learn about the history of the building and how it was used and you can't help but be fascinated. The "hands-on" cabin is terrific fun for children. Very fairly priced and we spent two hours there and probably could have stayed longer. read more

Staff was supremely knowledgeable and informative but not too "in-your-face". It was a great trip back in time and getting to see the older ways of life was very educational. Would have been nice if there were more hands on activities, but due to COVID, some stuff is blocked out. We will definitely return after all of this ends! read more

So awhile back my daughter saw a berinstine bears episode where they went to something similar to log cabin village & she was excited to find out we had a place similar near by. Fast forward to a few weeks later my daughter had forgotten that she had asked about it & wasn't as excited about going. Then we got there! She loved the hands on area, we visited that cabin twice, she also loved the school house. The staff is very knowledgeable and there are activities on line you can print out if you want to have as an scout, home schooling, idea for your class etc activity to go along with it. read more

Took the kids one day they were out of school. My daughter has been studying colonial America recently. It was a really great way to show them a comparable way of life. We're doing virtual school so I guess it was like a field trip. I think all kids in the area should go if they can. Very educational on a beautiful day. read more

If you enjoy history as well as seeing some beautiful historic buildings and listening to some great people tell great stories then you and your kids have to visit this place. All the employees/volunteers are dressed in period dress and not only give you details on the buildings but really give you a feel for how it felt to live in that time with all of the details involved. Loved it. read more

Log Cabin Village - Main cabin - Museums Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Oh we so enjoyed our visit to the Log Cabin Village! Nestled amidst the trees in a beautiful park across from the zoo, this is definitely a super neat spot to visit while in Fort Worth. The staff was so kind to us, and took the time to make our visit special. The cabins are really interesting, all that history. You feel like you've taken a trip back in time, as you walk along the pathway. Highly highly recommend a visit to this special place! read more

Great experience! The staff was so friendly and informative. The kids asked questions, and they were patient and kind. Definitely recommend this historical gem. We will be back for sure. read more

Beautiful grounds and well preserved log cabins plus very friendly staff. We came here on a homeschool field trip and the guides were very knowlegable. Plus the gift shop has some pretty neat stuff that's not priced over the top. We attended in June and it was hot,hot,hot so I suggest going in the fall or early spring. read more

This village was quite boring to say the least. You can not walk through the cabins, but only read the descriptions and facts about each one and LOOK into the cabins... It's not somewhere I would take a young child to as there isn't much for them do at all. Just be prepared for a whole lot of reading. Would I return? No. Would I recommend going? Can't say that I would. I guess it's OK if your bored but I personally won't be spending my money here. The staff are friendly though. It needs something to liven it up... I don't know what though. read more

We were visiting family from California and looking for something to do with our 7 year old. I was impressed with the history that has been preserved here. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of each home including being dressed in accurate clothes. I especially liked the hands on cabin for kids, where they can experience what it would be like to cook, clean, sleep and dress in the 1850's. definitely a place to visit! read more