Gilbert House Children's Museum is located in downtown Salem’s Riverfront Park. This non-profit children’s museum was founded in 1989 to help ignite children’s natural curiosity through simulative and innovative educational experiences. The motto of this museum is to make children learn through a creative manner.

Visitors can join the different camps that are scheduled throughout the year, explore the exhibits, and other outreach programs in arts, humanities, and sciences. This museum maintains three historic houses; do visit the Gilbert House, Rockenfield House, and Parrish House.

116 Marion St NE Salem, OR 97301, 503-371-3631

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