Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a wonderful place to create memories with your friends and family. In any season, Old Salem museums offers great activities and ways for you to learn more about what life was like in the early South and here in Salem, NC.

To help you plan your trip, we’ve included information about our Hours and Admission prices, directions to our site from major highway routes, and hotel suggestions for your trip. We know you are excited about visiting, so to get a sneak peak at what you’ll see on your visit, be sure to take our virtual tour of the museums and gardens by Touring our Town.

If you are bringing a group, we have special rates and tour options Just for Groups . Old Salem Museums & Gardens is part of the North Carolina Educational curriculum, so we welcome school groups and field trips throughout the year for hands-on activity tours or just to tour the town. Adult groups can enjoy behind-the-scenes organ tours, garden tours, and even candlelight tours – all at convenient prices.

While you are here, you’ll want to eat and shop . We have the perfect solution for an empty stomach – the Salem Tavern Restaurant. And, Old Salem Museums & Gardens is internationally known as the home of the Moravian Cookie, so plan to visit our original Winkler Bakery as part of your trip.