The Bryner Pioneer Museum is located at 68 South 100 East in Price, with hours of operation Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The cost for admission is making a monetary donation to the museum.

“The original Bryner came in 1883 to help settle Price, his name was Hans Ulrich Bryner and his son Albert Bryner came with him, and that is who built the house that is the museum,” said Sue Christensen, Director. The Bryner Pioneer Museum was built back in 1892 and is one of the oldest brick homes in Price. There are many original furnishings and artifacts that were saved by Bruce who owned it and in turn deeded it over to the Bryner Pioneer Museum Foundation in 2011.

The house is very unique because it not only was the residence of the Bryner family as Christensen explains, “It’s also been like a community center, there’s been five different businesses in the house and there been a lot of different people live in the house because it was made in an apartment in World War II.” The various businesses include a cabinet and upholstery shop, a bed and breakfast and two different mortuaries.

The Bryner Pioneer Museum opened to the public after it’s completion of restoration in July 2016. “Charlie Jones was the contractor who did the inside of the house and Nelco replaced the balconies. A lot of volunteers have helped paint, restore things, it’s really been a community effort,” said Christensen. It currently is open thanks to volunteers who donate their time to come sit at the museum to greet visitors, as well as with the donations made by visitors. The museum is presently looking for volunteers to help keep the doors open with the current Tuesday through Saturday schedule.

Most of the items in the house are original but the museum is still in need of some items to complete the collection. They are currently looking for an old china cabinet, an ice box for the kitchen and some old bookshelves.

The Bryner Pioneer Museum will be handing out Halloween treats on Saturday, October 29 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. This would be a great opportunity for families to come visit the museum and see historic artifacts such as old pictures, desk from the Old Tabernacle, an old typewriter and what seems to have the children curious is the outdoor outhouse.

The museum is also a great place for civic organizations to conduct meetings inside the beautifully restored museum.

If any individuals would like to donate a few hours each week or month or have the furniture items they are looking for please contact Sue Christensen, Director at (435) 630-1969 or (435) 613-1847.

 

 

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