This guide is your passport to the Portland area’s world-class collection of public gardens. 

Deepwood Museum & Gardens

1116 Mission Street SE, Salem, OR, 97302

Deepwood Museum & Gardens is a City Park located on 5 acres near downtown Salem. The estate features a stunning Queen Anne Victorian museum home, Carriage House, formal gardens designed by Elizabeth Lord & Edith Schryver, colorful border gardens, greenhouse and native species nature trails. Deepwood’s grounds change dramatically month to month and are accessible year round. 

Date Established: Home, 1894; formal gardens, 1930s; city park, 1971 

How Many Acres: 5

Must See Highlights: Tea House Garden, Scroll Garden and Great Room, Border Gardens, 125+ year old Quince Tree.

Admission Details: Garden Admission is Free. Museum Home tour: $6 and under (senior, child, student and AAA discounts). Gardens ADA accessible, but museum home has stairs to enter.

Promotions and Events for City of Gardens Month:

• Free tours every Thursday at noon

Garden Types:
• Formal
• Natural Lands

Activities and Interests: 
• Birding
• Hiking
• Heritage Trees
• History
• Greenhouse
• Museum & Gardens
• Weddings & Events

Promotions and Events:

• Free tours every Thursday at noon

Volunteer Opportunities: We have volunteer opportunities in both the formal and border gardens. We welcome experienced gardeners and those wanting to learn. The two groups that coordinate the volunteer garden opportunities are the Lord & Schryver Conservancy and the Deepwood Gardeners. For other volunteer opportunities at Deepwood including the nature trail or the Museum Home contact the Friends of Deepwood. 

Social Media Handles:
Website: DeepwoodMuseum.org
Facebook: @DeepwoodMuseum
Instagram: @DeepwoodMuseum

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