Farm museum
A farm museum, or museum farm, is a museum based on a historical farm and its buildings, presenting agricultural history. Often the farm is still a working farm, for demonstration and educational purposes. Occasionally these museums are required to move from their original locations to a new site. This relocation can occur for various reasons, such as preservation efforts, urban development, expansion, or improved accessibility for visitors.
Notable examples
Farm museums and living history sites around the world include:- The Farmer's Museum is a unique institution offering a glimpse into the lives of rural Americans.
- Ross Farm Museum is an authentic, living heritage site that explores life on a Nova Scotia family farm over 100 years ago.
- The Museum of English Rural Life focusing on the history of English farming and the countryside, with extensive collections of objects, archives, and photographs.
- National Museum of Agriculture includes six historic sites and collections that explore technology, rural life, hunting, forestry, and brewing.