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Gilbert House Children's Museum, Salem, OR

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Gilbert House Children's Museum

Hands-on children's museum in Salem, Oregon, built around creative play, discovery, and learning for kids and their grown-ups.

116 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301 · Salem, OR

About Gilbert House Children's Museum

Gilbert House is a nonprofit children's museum in downtown Salem. Its play-based approach invites families to explore, build, and experiment together. Visitors can tour more than twenty exhibits and an outdoor discovery space. The museum also runs classes, summer camps, homeschool programs, and a café on site. Free science sessions and storytime are offered with admission on certain days.

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