3 Best Places To See in Salem, OR

“Gilbert House Children's Museum provides creative and engaging educational experiences that activate children's natural interests. The museum comprises 20 hands-on exhibits, a 20,000-square-feet outdoor discovery area, camps, field trips, membership opportunities, and educational programs in the sciences, arts, and humanities. The museum provides a space where children can explore, create, and discover in a fun and enriching environment. The museum comprises five historic houses, including the Rockenfield House, Gilbert House, Parrish House, Little Gem, and Wilson-Durbin House. Gilbert House Children's Museum offers free admission for members and infants (under 1 year).”

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“Powerland Heritage Park is a 62-acre campus that provides 14 diverse museums, each dedicated to celebrating the rich industrial heritage that has shaped the region. The museum has a collection of farm machinery, commercial trucks, trains, construction equipment, and engines. The museum offers visitors a unique blend of educational and interactive experiences. Powerland Heritage Park is home to the Great Oregon Steam-Up. The steam-powered sawmill operates twice a day, and the trolley tours the site perimeter all four days of the show. The Great Oregon Steam-Up is the biggest gathering in Antique Powerland throughout the year, involving both the museums and many other guests. Powerland Heritage Park is proud to showcase its celebration of innovations, tales, and machinery.”

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“The Hallie Ford Museum of Art showcases creations by Pacific Northwest and Native American artists, featuring works from ancient to modern times. The museum helps visitors experience the impact of new ideas and hope for a possible future. Hallie Ford Museum of Art provides regular activities that promote creativity. The museum is a leader in research on the art of the Northwest, with one of the most significant collections of Northwest art and a history of important publications and exhibitions. The museum exhibits collections of both art and historical artifacts in its 27,000-square-feet facility. Hallie Ford Museum of Art is the third-largest art museum in Oregon, exploring the human spirit's creativity as embodied in the art of diverse cultures, places, and periods. The museum also hosts various traveling exhibits in two of its six galleries. Hallie Ford Museum of Art affords free admission for members, youth (ages 0-17), educators and students.”

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