A.C. Gilbert?s Discovery Village is one of the most interesting museums in Salem, Oregon.

AC Gilberts Discovery Village was founded in 1989 and its mission is to provide children with stimulating and innovative indoor and outdoor educational experiences. Besides offering numerous exhibits and activities, Discovery Village Salem also allows guests to hold their parties and join summer camps as well as participate in outreach programs and other membership opportunities. The museum is in honor of A.C. Gilbert, who created numerous patented innovative and educational toys such as the Erector Set.

There are various places to explore in Discovery Village. There?s Gilbert House, which was built in 1887 and has a Queen Anne Victorian design and now a part of the National Register of Historic Places.

Around 1860, Parrish House was built and the 2-floor home, with its wooden frame, had been transferred to the site in 1990 and now displays Giberts? inventions as well as featuring the inventor?s personal life in exhibits.

Other places in the site include Rockenfield House, Little Gem Grocery, and the Wilson-Durby House.