THE ALL-IN-ONE TICKET
The Old Salem Museum & Gardens All-In-One Visitor Ticket includes:
- A self-guided tour of all open venues in the Historic Town of Salem experiencing living history and historic trades demonstrations!
- Access to the Self-Guided Galleries in the Frank L. Horton Museum Center (including the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts).
- Access to the Gardens of Old Salem.
School Group Tours
Submit your reservation requests for Field Trip Requests through the web-based field trip request form. A staff member from the Group Tours office will follow up with your request via email to complete the reservation process.
Please review our Open Venues and Hours of Operation prior to your visit.
All tickets are non-refundable. Pricing and entitlements for admission passes and tickets are subject to change. Events are subject to change; some may be weather dependent. Tickets purchased online can only be validated for one day.
You will receive a confirmation email once the purchase transaction is completed. Please click the link in the confirmation email to view or print your barcoded eTicket. You may print that document to present or show it on your mobile device upon your arrival at Old Salem. Check-in at Visitor Center, Frank L. Horton Museum Center, with your eTicket to receive a visitor tag and start your trip!
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is CLOSED Sunday through Tuesday, and for the month of January.
THE HOLIDAY ALL-IN-ONE TICKET
The Old Salem Museum & Gardens Holiday All-In-One Visitor Ticket includes:
- A self-guided tour of all open venues in the Historic Town of Salem experiencing living history and historic trades demonstrations!
- Access to the Self-Guided Galleries in the Frank L. Horton Museum Center (including the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts).
- Access to the Gardens of Old Salem.
School Group Tours
Submit your reservation requests for Field Trip Requests through the web-based field trip request form. A staff member from the Group Tours office will follow up with your request via email to complete the reservation process.
Please review our Open Venues and Hours of Operation prior to your visit.
All tickets are non-refundable. Pricing and entitlements for admission passes and tickets are subject to change. Events are subject to change; some may be weather dependent. Tickets purchased online can only be validated for one day. Tickets purchased during this time can only be validated during our Holiday season (November 13th to December 28th).
You will receive a confirmation email once the purchase transaction is completed. Please click the link in the confirmation email to view or print your barcoded eTicket. You may print that document to present or show it on your mobile device upon your arrival at Old Salem. Check-in at Visitor Center, Frank L. Horton Museum Center, with your eTicket to receive a visitor tag and start your trip!
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is CLOSED Sunday through Tuesday, and for the month of January.
You have received this link because a member of the MESDA staff has agreed to provide you with in-person collections study.
Our staff will work with you to set up your one-hour appointment.
LOCATION:
The MESDA galleries are located in the Frank L. Horton Museum Center at:
924 S. Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
SAFETY PROCEDURES:
Before you join us in person, please know that the following protocols will be enforced to maintain safety for all our guests:
- Your hands must be washed before entering the Research Center or Library. Hand sanitizer will be made available.
- You are asked to provide your own face mask and wear it at all times.
- Please maintain six-feet social distancing at all times.
DISCOUNTS:
- Members of the Frank L. Horton Society, Frederic William Marshall Society, and Flora Ann Bynum Society receive collections study appointments for free. In order to receive your discount, please register and/or sign in with your Old Salem Museums & Gardens username and password. Please look to the top right corner of your screen and click "Register" or "Sign in."
- Students receive a discount on collections study. On the next page, please enter the code sent to you by a member of the MESDA staff in order to receive your discount.
You have received this link because a member of the MESDA Research team has agreed to provide you with in-person assistance at the MESDA Research Center to help you further your personal interests in early Southern decorative arts.
The MESDA Research team will work with you to set up a 2-hour appointment.
LOCATION:
The MESDA Research Center is located in the Frank L. Horton Museum Center at:
924 S. Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
SAFETY PROCEDURES:
Before you join us in person, please know that the following protocols will be enforced to maintain safety for all our guests:
- Your hands must be washed before entering the Research Center or Library. Hand sanitizer will be made available.
- You are asked to provide your own face mask and wear it at all times.
- Please maintain six-feet social distancing at all times.
DISCOUNTS:
- Members of the Frank L. Horton Society, Frederic William Marshall Society, and Flora Ann Bynum Society receive research assistance for free. In order to receive your discount, please register and/or sign in with your Old Salem Museums & Gardens username and password. Please look to the top right corner of your screen and click "Register" or "Sign in."
- Student researchers receive a discount on research assistance. On the next page, please enter the code sent to you by a member of the MESDA Research Center team in order to receive your discount.
You have received this link because a member of the MESDA Research team has agreed to provide you with virtual assistance to help you further your personal research of early Southern decorative arts.
Discounts:
- All members receive virtual research assistance at a discounted price. In order to receive your discount, please register and/or sign in with your Old Salem Museums & Gardens username and password. Please look to the top right corner of your screen and click "Register" or "Sign in."
- Student researchers receive a discount on virtual research assistance. Please enter the code sent to you by a member of the MESDA Research Center team in order to receive your discount.
You have received this link because a member of the Moravian Research team has agreed to provide you with virtual assistance to help you further your personal research of early Wachovia.
Discounts:
- All members receive virtual research assistance at a discounted price. In order to receive your discount, please register and/or sign in with your Old Salem Museums & Gardens username and password. Please look to the top right corner of your screen and click "Register" or "Sign in."
- Student researchers receive a discount on virtual research assistance. Please enter the code sent to you by a member of the Moravian Research team in order to receive your discount.
Each 90-minute session costs $50.00. After payment, you will be emailed a receipt. Please keep your receipt handy to present it to a staff member while in the district. You do not need to schedule with Old Salem for a photo session - come when you can.
Multiple photographers are allowed at the same time because there are so many places to photograph. Please respect one another. Commercial photographers attempting to take photoshoots without a permit will be asked to leave.
Old Salem Museum & Gardens and MESDA will not close Heritage Bridge or ticketed venues to ticketed customers or the general public, or remove signage, during your photography sessions.
Public visitation hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
During the Holidays clients highly desire photos at Heritage Bridge! There is a high influx of visitors during those hours, or shortly after we close. Photographers can expect high volume crossings by visitors on Heritage Bridge between the hours of 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM.
Avoid traffic: Ideal days are Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (there are no public restrooms available on these days)
Review the full photography policy before attending.