A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem

Name: A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
Address: 116 Marion St NE, Salem, 97301, United States
Telephone: +1 503-371-3631

#10 among attractions in Salem

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem

Facts and practical information

The Gilbert House Children's Museum is a private nonprofit 501 children's museum within Riverfront Park located in Salem, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1989. ()

Built: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 44°56'42"N, 123°2'28"W

Address

116 Marion St NECentral AreaSalem 97301 United States

Contact

+1 503-371-3631

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Day trips

A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salem Center, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Oregon State Capitol, Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial.

~1350 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Salem Center, Salem
7 min walk • Salem Center is a multi-building, enclosed shopping center in downtown Salem, Oregon, United States. Located on both sides of Center Street between High and Liberty streets, the mall has 80 stores and a food court.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem
15 min walk • The Hallie Ford Museum of Art, nestled in the heart of Salem, Oregon, is a cultural haven for those looking to immerse themselves in the world of visual arts. Established in 1998, thanks to a generous gift from Hallie Ford, the museum has become a cornerstone of the...
0.7 miSE
Park
Oregon State Capitol, Salem
18 min walk • The Oregon State Capitol is the building housing the state legislature and the offices of the governor, secretary of state, and treasurer of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in the state capital, Salem.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, Salem
18 min walk • The Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, or Oregon's Medal of Honor Memorial, is an outdoor memorial commemorating all veterans, and especially Medal of Honor recipients, installed outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, United States.
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues
Breyman Fountain, Salem
14 min walk • Breyman Fountain, also known as the Breyman Brothers Fountain and Breyman Horse Trough, is an outdoor fountain by an unknown sculptor, installed in Willson Park, on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol, in Salem, Oregon, United States.
0.5 miSE
Memorial
Oregon World War II Memorial, Salem
14 min walk • The Oregon World War II Memorial is a war memorial on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol, in the Salem, Oregon, United States. It was dedicated on June 6, 2014.
~1150 ftSW
Park, Playground
Riverfront Park, Salem
6 min walk • Riverfront Park is a 23-acre park located along the Willamette River in Salem, Oregon, in the United States. Features include the Riverfront Carousel, A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, an amphitheatre, and Eco-Earth Globe, an outdoor sculpture and community art project completed in 2003.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Italianate architecture
Boon Brick Store, Salem
12 min walk • The Boon Brick Store is a historic building in Salem, Oregon, United States. It was built as a general store by John D. Boon who became the first Oregon State Treasurer. It also once served as Oregon's first State Treasury. It is now a brewpub owned by the McMenamins chain known as Boon's Treasury.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge, Salem
13 min walk • The Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge is a bicycle and pedestrian Bridge in Salem, Oregon, United States.
~620 ftN
Bridge
Union Street Railroad Bridge, Salem
3 min walk • The Union Street Railroad Bridge is a vertical lift, Pratt through truss bridge that spans the Willamette River in Salem, Oregon, United States, built in 1912–13.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Elsinore Theatre, Salem
12 min walk • The Elsinore Theatre is a 1,290-seat theatre located in Salem, Oregon, United States, that first opened on May 28, 1926.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village open?

A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village?

Nearby attractions include Center Street Bridge, Salem (2 min walk), Marion Street Bridge, Salem (3 min walk), Union Street Railroad Bridge, Salem (3 min walk), Riverfront Park, Salem (6 min walk).

How to get to A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village by public transport?

The nearest stations to A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village:

Bus

FlixBus Salem • Lines: 2110 (8 min walk)
V • Lines: 20X (9 min walk)

Train

Salem Amtrak Station (28 min walk)