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.

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.

It's a wonderfully well curated and touching display of history of mental health in PNW. A must…read morevisit for "One flew over the cuckoo's nest"fans. Dedicated volunteers work with love and compassion for the museum and its visitors can enjoy a self guided tour.

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!

Came here with myself, spouse, two kids (7&9) and a pair of grandparents…read more Positives: Museum was overall fun and engaging. Lots to do, and generally interesting and interactive exhibits for the kids to engage with. Some things keeping it from a Five-star: grandparents found it difficult to navigate. Not very accessible at all - either at the building entrances (stairs and weird threshold) or inside... Several staircases, no elevators. Outside exhibits were ostensibly fun, but we happened to come on a VERY hour day, and most of the outside metal play structures were too hot to play on. I feel like the upper limit of she for kids who would enjoy this place is probably 10 or 11. Lastly, address of this place confused my Google maps and tried to put my on the bridge that this place is under.

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.

They have the best teachers and classes! Such a wonderful place and I love the new studio!read more

Wonderful, positive atmosphere with great classes and helpful staff. Instructors are very…read moreknowledgeable and encouraging. Highly recommend.