The estate's barn that was used to house farm equipment is now the Bush Barn Art Center, which is operated by the Salem Art Association. The Center features two contemporary art exhibition galleries, the A.N. Bush Gallery for exhibits by regional, national and...

The Bush House Museum is nestled among natural groves of old oak trees in a gracious pastoral setting that served as a gentleman’s farm for the Bush family. It was the home of pioneer Asahel Bush II, a key figure in the early politics of Oregon and in the...

This is a 90.5 acre park that is blanketed with trees and open meadows. There are many fields for playing Frisbee or other types of drop in use. There are also 4 areas with play equipment for children. There are many trails perfect for walking, jogging, or running.

Historic Deepwood Estate is an 1894 Queen Anne Victorian Home situated on approximately 4 acres of manicured gardens and nature trails set in the heart of Salem near its downtown core. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Homes in 1973.

The Martha Springer Botanical Garden is a botanical garden on the campus of Willamette University, located in Salem, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1988, the 1-acre (4,000 m2) garden contains 12 smaller gardens stretched along the Mill Race that bisects the campus.

Oregon's present Capitol has its origins in two fires. On Dec. 30, 1855, fire swept through a newly occupied Statehouse, completely destroying the structure. The Holman Building, in the business section of Salem, served as a temporary Capitol from 1859 until another...

Since 1950, Marion County Historical Society has inspired new generations of local historians by exploring and preserving Marion County history. As a part of the Willamette Heritage Center, Marion County Historical Society is the research arm of the new institution...

Mission Mill Museum interprets the history of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill - designated an American Treasure by the National Park Service - which produced wool products from 1889 to 1962 and represents one of Oregon’s earliest and strongest industries.Mission Mill...

A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, a nonprofit children's museum in Salem, Oregon, offers year-round fun with indoor & outdoor interactive exhibits. Our mission is to "inspire children of all ages to learn and grow through play." Kids & adults alike enjoy our three...

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art(HFMA) exists to support the liberal arts curriculum of Willamette University, and to serve as an intellectual and cultural resource for the City of Salem and beyond, through the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of...