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Old Salem Museums & Gardens

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(1.3K) · History museum in Winston-Salem, United States
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Living history site that shares the rich, authentic, and diverse cultural history of the early South.

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Dec 17, 2024
I was very disappointed. I expected to be able to see more. The guides were not very informative. Several just said " let me know if you have any questions".Full review by ckw882
Aug 5, 2024
Wonderful place full of Monrovia history. Staff dressed in period garments and demonstrated their trades. Hundreds of artifacts to see! We really enjoyed Wayne and his gun smithing expertise. Give yo…Full review by jandk819
Jun 15, 2024
Allow a couple of hours and longer if you want to enjoy refreshments. At each place to visit staff in authentic costume tell the story of the people who lived, studied and worked there. They were ver…Full review by BobnSu
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Old Salem is a historic district that contains a vast amount of Winston-Salem's history. Founded in 1766, the Moravian community, w…
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We are staying at the Marriott. Can we walk to the Old Salem shops?
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Yes you can, but it’s a good long walk. Going back it’s more uphill. Also buses are available (bus station behind Marriott) or taxi/Uber. Once you get there, walking will continue as …
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Yes you can, but it’s a good long walk. Going back it’s more uphill. Also buses are available (bus station behind Marriott) or taxi/Uber. Once you get there, walking will continue as you wander around the area.
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Are children the same price as adults? Is there a half day ticket option? Anyone have "must see" buildings we should visit …
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Are children the same price as adults? Is there a half day ticket option? Anyone have "must see" buildings we should visit with children? Thanks!
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Sorry, I don’t know admission prices. The old church was open while we were there and we very much enjoyed talking with the docent about the history of the Moravian culture and faith. …
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Sorry, I don’t know admission prices. The old church was open while we were there and we very much enjoyed talking with the docent about the history of the Moravian culture and faith. If the church is open when you visit, I’d put that high on the list.
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Where are the tickets purchased? Do they take credit cards? Any ideas for a restaurant for lunch? Thanks!
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The tickets are purchased at the Visitor’s Center. The Salem Tavern is a good place for lunch, but unfortunately it is closing at the end of December.
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Please explain the $80.00 dual ticket prices. Do you have to be related to take advantage of this deal? Are there extra …
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Please explain the $80.00 dual ticket prices. Do you have to be related to take advantage of this deal? Are there extra charges for special events?
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We did not pay anything during our trip however, there are shops that do charge an entrance fee, we chose not to go in those. I do not know what $80 tickets are about, it must be …
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We did not pay anything during our trip however, there are shops that do charge an entrance fee, we chose not to go in those. I do not know what $80 tickets are about, it must be from some one who responded.
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