RECENTLY VOTED #1 local Tourist Attraction by followers of Smitty's Notes

Old Salem Museums & Gardens is America's most comprehensive history attraction. Our four museums - the Historic Town of Salem, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), the Old Salem Children's Museum, and the Old Salem Toy Museum - engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South. Explore our museum site and greater neighborhood by taking a Virtual Tour now.

Home of the Moravian cookie, no visit is complete without a stop at the popular 1800 Winkler Bakery an original brick oven bakery where we still bake fresh cakes, breads and cookies for our visitors. Whether a native or simply visiting Winston Salem, come explore a fun historic experience and all that Old Salem Museums & Gardens offers today!!
Hours:
January to February:
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm
Sunday 1pm to 5pm
March to December:
Monday-Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm
Sunday 1pm to 5pm