Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a living history museum and historic district in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, in North Carolina's Triad. Admission: see below. Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ticket information and FAQ pages); Closed for the month of January; Closed Juneteenth (June 19), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Facts read from the official site on October 27, 2026.
- Hours10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Wed–Sat)official hours below
- AdmissionSee below
- WhereWinston-SalemForsyth County, Triad
- DogsAllowed, rules below
About Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Restored Moravian town in Winston-Salem with costumed interpreters, craft trades, historic buildings and gardens, plus the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts.
- Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts self-guided galleries
- Winkler Bakery (no ticket required)
- Single Brothers' House trade shops
- Salem Tavern Museum and Boys' School
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: see below.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Wed–Sat)Bring The Dog?
Leashed pets welcome on Old Salem's streets and sidewalks; service animals (ADA) welcome at all times in historic buildings and
Full rule belowMake It a Day
Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda House Museum is about 4 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Old Salem Museums & Gardens Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenWed–Sat10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Closed for the month of January
- Closed Juneteenth (June 19), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ticket information and FAQ pages)
- Closed for the month of January
- Closed Juneteenth (June 19), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Winkler Bakery and Visitor Center gift shop need no ticket
Hours source: official site, read October 27, 2026.
Admission and Parking
- Two-Day All-in-One Admission: adults and children, priced the same as current admission, valid two consecutive days; dollar amount not published on the page
- Two-Stop Tickets available on-site only at Visitor Center and Frank L. Horton Museum Center
- Pricing subject to change
Directions and Contact
- Address: 900 Old Salem Road
- Phone: 336-721-7350
- Map point: 36.08400,-80.24262, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: oldsalem.org/ticket-information
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Leashed pets welcome on Old Salem's streets and sidewalks; service animals (ADA) welcome at all times in historic buildings and museums.
- Accessibility: not published on the pages we read.
Near Old Salem Museums & Gardens
- 1Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda House MuseumHistoric Estate, Museum and Gardensabout 4 mi
- 2Pilot Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 22 mi
- 3Hanging Rock State ParkState Parkabout 23 mi
- 4Greensboro Science CenterScience Center, Aquarium and Zooabout 23 mi
- 5Haw River State ParkState Parkabout 29 mi
- 6Mayo River State ParkState Parkabout 30 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up in Winston-Salem
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair (63rd annual) | Nov 21-22 (Sat Nov 21 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sun Nov 22 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM) | Winston-Salem · Triad | See event page |
| Old Salem Christmas Kick-Off | Sat, Nov 28 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) | Winston-Salem · Triad | See event page |
| Reynolda Family Evergreen Workshop | Wed, Dec 2 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) | Winston-Salem · Triad | $30; $24 members and Friends of Reynolda Gardens at Family level or above |
| Old Salem St. Nick at Old Salem and the Moravian Market | Sat, Dec 5 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) | Winston-Salem · Triad | See event page |
| An Enchanted Christmas at Reynolda | Dec 12-15 (Dec 12 and Dec 15, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM) | Winston-Salem · Triad | $25 adults, $10 youth; museum members $20 adults, $8 youth |
| Old Salem ChristmasFest | Sat, Dec 12 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) | Winston-Salem · Triad | See event page |
| Old Salem St. Nick Returns to Salem | Sat, Dec 19 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) | Winston-Salem · Triad | See event page |
| UNC men's basketball at Wake Forest | Sat, Feb 13 (Sat 5:30 PM, TV ACCN) | Winston-Salem · Triad | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Triad events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Old Salem Museums & Gardens cost?
See the admission list. Two-Day All-in-One Admission: adults and children, priced the same as current admission, valid two consecutive days; dollar amount not published on the page; Two-Stop Tickets available on-site only at Visitor Center and Frank L. Horton Museum Center; Pricing subject to change
What are the hours at Old Salem Museums & Gardens?
Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ticket information and FAQ pages); Closed for the month of January.
Can I bring a dog to Old Salem Museums & Gardens?
Leashed pets welcome on Old Salem's streets and sidewalks; service animals (ADA) welcome at all times in historic buildings and museums.
What We Could Not Verify
- Ticket prices not published on the page text read (only 'priced the same as current admission')
- Parking details not published on pages read
- Accessibility details not published on pages read
- Hours conflict: page footer shows Tue-Sat 9:30-4:30 and Sun 1:00-4:30, while the ticket and FAQ pages say Wed-Sat 10-4; a banner about extending hours 'starting Wednesday, June 1' looks out of date. Confirm hours by phone
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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