Children's Museums

Deepwood Museum & Gardens

Name: Deepwood Museum & Gardens
Address: 1116 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302, Salem, OR, US
Telephone: (503) 363-1825
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (599 reviews)

📍 1116 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302

📞 (503) 363-1825

🌐 www.deepwoodmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	9 AM–1 PM
Thursday	9 AM–1 PM
Friday	9 AM–1 PM
Saturday	9 AM–1 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Deepwood Museum & Gardens

Victorian house museum & formal gardens. Formal gardens, nature trails & a Queen Anne Victorian home with history exhibits & guided tours. Deepwood Museum & Gardens is housed in a Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1894 for Dr. Luke and Lizzy Port, and has been owned and operated by the City of Salem since 1971. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 599 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Botanical Garden
Location: Salem, Oregon (East end of Bush Park)
Historic House: Victorian estate built in 1894
Admission: Free garden access; minimal cost for house tours
Highlights: Curated gardens, greenhouse, guided tours, nature trails

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Deepwood Museum & Gardens is housed in a Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1894 for Dr. Luke and Lizzy Port, and has been owned and operated by the City of Salem since 1971
⭐The estate features a greenhouse conservation building with tropical plants, making it a destination for botany enthusiasts alongside its curated native plant gardens
⭐Deepwood offers free 45-minute guided tours of the historic house and free access to all gardens, with minimal cost for extended house tours
⭐The venue features multiple themed garden spaces including the Great Room Garden and Solarium, and is a popular wedding destination hosting many ceremonies annually
⭐Located at the east end of Bush Park in Salem with adjacent nature trails along Pringle Creek, the gardens are noted as beautiful year-round with peak flower displays

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Take the free 45-minute guided tours to learn rich historical details about the 1894 Victorian house, the original family, and Oregon history. Reviews consistently praise the knowledgeable volunteers who make the experience memorable.
💬Visit during any season for beautiful displays, but be aware that steps can become slippery during the wet season. Plan accordingly and wear appropriate footwear if visiting in rainy months.
💬Take advantage of the free garden access and combine it with adjacent Bush Park nature trails for a peaceful, extended visit without additional cost. This creates a full afternoon outing.
💡Explore the small greenhouse conservation building with tropical plants if you're a botany enthusiast—it's an often-overlooked gem that complements the curated outdoor gardens.
💬Plan to spend 1.5-2 hours exploring both the gardens and taking a guided house tour. The peaceful atmosphere and curated gardens are densely planted, rewarding a leisurely pace rather than a quick visit.