Collin County Farm Museum

Collin County Farm Museum The Collin County Farm Museum strives to create a better understanding and appreciation of Collin Co

The Collin County Farm Museum consists of 8,528 square feet in the Wells Building, the blacksmith shop, the granary and the confinement house. For more information or to arrange a tour of the facility, please contact Jennifer Rogers, Museum Coordinator, at 972-548-4792.

🌽🔍 Tool Time Tuesday: Guess That Tool! 🔍🌽Can you guess what this long-bladed tool was used for? 🤔 Meet the Corn Knife—al...
09/01/2026

🌽🔍 Tool Time Tuesday: Guess That Tool! 🔍🌽
Can you guess what this long-bladed tool was used for? 🤔

Meet the Corn Knife—also known as a Corn Stalk Chopper, Corn Hook, or Stalk Cutter! Before tractors and modern harvesters, farmers relied on this tool to quickly cut corn stalks and sugar cane, even inspiring lively corn husking competitions that brought communities together. Have you ever seen one in action? 🌾💬

History smells different when it's made of grease, hay, and old wood.
08/31/2026

History smells different when it's made of grease, hay, and old wood.

⚖️🌾 Tool Time Tuesday: Guess That Tool! 🌾⚖️Can you guess what this hanging tool was used for? 🤔 Meet the Pea Scale—also ...
08/25/2026

⚖️🌾 Tool Time Tuesday: Guess That Tool! 🌾⚖️
Can you guess what this hanging tool was used for? 🤔

Meet the Pea Scale—also known as a Steelyard Balance, Cotton Scale, or Balance Scale! From the 1850s through the 1950s, farmers used it to weigh crops right in the field, making trade faster and helping ensure workers were paid fairly by the pound. Have you ever seen one before? Share your thoughts below!

If you've never walked into a cobweb, have you really explored a barn?
08/24/2026

If you've never walked into a cobweb, have you really explored a barn?

Try This at Home!Get creative with paper basket weaving! This colorful craft is a fun way for kids to practice creativit...
08/22/2026

Try This at Home!
Get creative with paper basket weaving! This colorful craft is a fun way for kids to practice creativity while making something they'll be proud of.

🎥 Watch the full tutorial: PAPER BASKET
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm_1L-h0xu0

What would you put inside your paper basket?

🪚🌲 Tool Time Tuesday: Guess That Tool! 🌲🪚Can you name this classic cutting tool? 👀 Meet the Bow Saw—also known as a Buck...
08/18/2026

🪚🌲 Tool Time Tuesday: Guess That Tool! 🌲🪚
Can you name this classic cutting tool? 👀

Meet the Bow Saw—also known as a Buck Saw, Swede Saw, or Frame Saw! From the American frontier to the Great Depression, this adjustable saw helped farmers, craftsmen, and conservation crews cut timber for firewood, woodworking, and paper production. Have you ever used one or seen one in action? Tell us below! 🌳✨

Every old barn has a story. Some of them hiss.
08/17/2026

Every old barn has a story. Some of them hiss.

Try This at Home!Bring a little sunshine indoors with this easy pipe cleaner sunflower craft! Perfect for kids and a fun...
08/15/2026

Try This at Home!
Bring a little sunshine indoors with this easy pipe cleaner sunflower craft! Perfect for kids and a fun afternoon activity.

🎥 Watch the full tutorial: DIY Sunflower | how to make a sunflower with pipe cleaners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wholJ-rLQQ

We'd love to see your finished flowers! Share a photo in the comments.

🛠️🤠 Tool Time Tuesday: Guess That Tool! 🤠🛠️What do you think this curly metal tool was used for? 👀Meet the Screw Picket—...
08/11/2026

🛠️🤠 Tool Time Tuesday: Guess That Tool! 🤠🛠️
What do you think this curly metal tool was used for? 👀

Meet the Screw Picket—also called a Corkscrew or Pig Tail! Originally introduced during World War I for quietly securing barbed wire, it later became a favorite on farms for anchoring livestock, fencing, tents, and equipment. Have you ever seen one in use or know it by another name? Tell us in the comments! 🌾🐴💬

Nothing tests your optimism like a tractor that almost starts.
08/10/2026

Nothing tests your optimism like a tractor that almost starts.

Address

7117 County Road 166
McKinney, TX
75071

Opening Hours

1pm - 7pm

Telephone

+19725484792

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