What a wonderful surprise here at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. Really unique exhibits and even a…read morefew from seniors students at neighboring Willamette University - we must have timed it right because entry was free the day we attended! It looks deceivingly small from the outside but there are two levels and many rooms of exhibits. It also has a small gift shop at the entry.

This gallery is a treasure. They have contemporary art, indigenous art and ancient artifacts! You…read moremust visit!

While we didn't have a chance to go inside the museum, the grounds are beautiful and well…read moremaintained. The gardens are a lovely spot to walk, explore and smell the flowers - when blooming. Staff kept to themselves and gave us space to wander the property. We walked, but Deepwood is set on a busy street corner so be prepared for traffic as you make your way to the parking area and the noise as you wander the gardens.

What a hidden gem in Salem! My husband and I have been trying to visit local museums and venues now…read morethat he is retired and this one popped in on our radar. We had an event near Salem so we thought we'd stop by. It's so quaint, gorgeous and proved to be lovely get away for the afternoon. It's not overly large as you can most likely walk and enjoy the trails, gardens and sights in about 30 minutes. There is a house tour but only on limited days/times and the day we visited was not one of those days. Beautiful flowers, tucked away benches and meandering trails all made for a wonderful walk. I highly recommend and it's free to walk around!

More exploring Salem, OR. The Deepwood Garden House tours were done for the day, but I was able to…read morecatch a late tour of the Bush House down the street. You pick up free tickets at the Bush Barn Art Center that's across the back parking lot. There's a beautiful rose garden on one side of the house, and the Willamette Stadium on the other side. Once inside the home, you can see it's been beautifully kept. Most things including the wallpaper are original. The tour guide played an organ which uses rolls of paper with punched out holes in them to make music. That was pretty neat. The bedrooms were impressive, but the kitchen was my favorite. Lots of old fashioned doodads and weird oven taking up a chunk of the room. I learned about the many tribes that lived in Oregon and also the Bush family's seriously racist stance. It was an informative and entertaining experience. I'd recommend it.

What a stunning place to visit on a spring day! The gardens were so beautiful and the museum + barn…read moregallery spaces were so amazing! Who knew Salem had such an exquisite place to view art and history? A gem of the city for sure.

Very interesting place but some of the exhibits need more information. We had several questions…read morebrought up by the displays- some we could lookup online but others - like the piece of tree in the visitors center that poses the question how old is it based on the rings was left unanswered We learned it's non profit so I'm sure funding and volunteers might be hard to come by If the green light is lit when you are in the main building definitely check out the floor that has people weaving - it was neat to see it in action Would also be nice if all volunteers were trained equally - a tour hide we encountered was lacking answers to our questions but other volunteers passing us heard us and stopped and took time with us which was super nice I hope they can improve and expand because it was so historical and interesting

I enjoyed my visit and I learned some things but it wasn't my favorite museum. The cafe looked…read moregreat, though, and the gift shop had lovely products including Pendelton.

This is one of my favorite places in Salem. They have a large and growing collection of WWII items…read morein the museum, and seeing the progress being made on the plane restoration is amazing. When finished it will be one of only a few flightworthy B-17's. Museum volunteers are passionate and knowledgeable. The "Warbirds Over The West" event is something I look forward to each year. Great food, lots of historical planes fly in, historical displays, vendors, etc ... it is a great event. If you like planes, WWII, or just history in general ... this museum is well worth the trip.

From the owner: A WWII Memorial Museum & B-17G Restoration Hangar. Tours begin with the history of the world famous…read moreBomber a Gas Station Bomber that resided in Milwaukie, OR for nearly 70 years. The Museum is a collection of personal stories from the Air war at home and abroad. Tour guides share heartfelt stories about a "Secret Code Map", the Men & Women who served our Country without question and the Power of the B-17's and why they were so integral in winning the war. You'll see first hand a flight worthy restoration of this famous Gas Station Bomber. You'll hear about the Incredible Journey that brought it to Oregon and how it is now being restored to honor a great era for America. Join the crew and come by for a visit. A great spot to bring your family and out of town guests.

Had some free time in Salem and thought this could be an interesting museum, and it did not…read moredisappoint! It's not a huge museum but I didn't mind - there was lots of info and stuff to look at. I thought the exhibits were very well done and really interesting to read the different stories of people who stayed there and worked there. It was $8 for entry which I think was a fair price.

What an amazing educational place. I absolutely loved finding this gem and exploring the history…read more The volunteers are so sweet and guide you through the history. Highly recommend and love the move to show the progress in mental health treatment over the years.

We made the 1 hour drive here and it was 100% worth it! It was $16 for ages 1 and up which is the…read moresame price for a regular indoor play place but this place was SO MUCH MORE FUN! They had 2 rows of free parking under the bridge and another free lot on the same side of the overpass and some street parking spots. There were 2 whole houses of various themed play areas to explore, including an area for littler ones. One big house for all things creative and DIY, and the best part was the outdoor space with a sandpit, bubble house, and a huge tree house structure. You can spend all day here! In fact, you really should because once your wristband and stamps are on, you can come in and out all day. Side note, they also have a coffee shop called Play Cafe with delicious drinks with very reasonable pricing! If we lived close we definitely would be members and visit all the time. We can't wait to come back again to explore more!

We love Gilbert House! The staff is always kind and efficient and the times I've visited, the play…read moreareas have been well-kept and clean. My kids love the outdoor playground too. We love the bubble room and exhibits, and could easily spend the day here. Pro-tip, if you have a LINCC Library card, you can get a cultural pass and come here once a month for freeeee!

Took my grandson today and it was very fun and informative for both of us. Great effort was made to…read moremake it fun for children as well. Lots of hands on activities. We will visit often.Thank you

An exceptional effort for a small town in one of Oregon's poorest counties. The young woman often…read moreon duty is, I believe, a degreed professional in museum management, and it shows. Admission is free, but there is a plastic receptacle near the entry station for donations. I am elderly, grew up around here, and can tell you that the displays capture aspects of valley life that have vanished forever.

Great space for large gatherings with a cool museum of Keizer's history downstairs. It was clean &…read morespacious, I'll have to keep this in mind for future gatherings

Came here for a wedding, and it was OK, I guess. The wedding was upstairs and the area where the…read morewedding was held had the smallest dance floor I had ever seen. No joke, this thing was like 8' x 8'. Really weird. There's only one single use bathroom upstairs, but downstairs there is a multi-stall. Lots of parking, and right next to the Keizer Police station. Not sure if the police station being near by is a plus or minus.

The North American Aerospace Museum, formerly Evergreen, is always a treat. They have one facility…read morededicated to planes and another to space. They have a wide range of things to see, including the Spruce Goose. The docents are always very knowledgeable and take the time to chat with individuals of all levels.

The North American aerospace museum, formerly known as the evergreen museum, isn't absolute gem in…read morethe Willamette valley. The museum consist of two large buildings, one focused on aviation, including the spruce goose, the other focused on space along with some highly specialized planes, including an SR-71. Over the last few years I've had unique experiences including going on a cockpit tour of the spruce goose, meeting, some of the SR-71 pilots and countless other events. In the winter time, the museum has set up a little miniature ice skating rink behind the spruce goose and the planes are decorated in Holiday lights. You really need to dedicate several hours for seeing the museum and even still you could spend more time. On the same campus is a water park that has a separate admission but is incredibly fun since you get to go on the water slides out of an emergency exit of a airplane. They are also in the process of building an event center which can be used for meetings and weddings.