Martin Luther King Celebration

Monday, January 18, was the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day at A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. Participants learned about Dr. King's extraordinary legacy through interactive exhibits, projects and lectures. There was also an exciting presentation on Oregon's Black Pioneers.

Discovery Village Business Partner of the Month with S-K School District

A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village was honored at the January 12, 2010 Salem-Keizer School Disctrict Board Meeting as "Business Partners of the Month." Staff members Tina Rutland and Stacy Higby were on hand to receive the award. We are very proud of the work we do with the youth in this community and deeply appreciate being honored in this way. For the full story, check out this link: Spotlight on Success January 2010 Salem-Keizer Public Schools

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Martin Luther King, Jr. was an exceptional American who helped lead the nation through a difficult time. Join your friends at Discovery Village on Monday, January 18 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to commemorate Dr. King's legacy and learn more about his impact. Activities will include making friendship pins, watching videos of Dr. King's work, and exploring the meaning of his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Events are free with paid museum admission. Call us at 503-371-3631 or visit our website for more information: http://acgilbert.org/upcomingevents.htm#january.

Tot Tales Takes of Tuesday!

Join your friends at A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village for five Tuesdays of reading fun -- especially designed for 3-5 year olds. Tot Tales begins Tuesday, January 12 at 11:00, and the class includes activities, crafts, songs and experiments to bring favorite children's books to life. Story time books include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Art Lesson, Astronaut Piggy Wiggy and more. No two days will be alike. Call us at 503-371-3631 to register or for more information.

New Year's Eve Family Fun

Bubble Girl helped hundreds of visitors welcome in 2010 at A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village as part of the annual New Year's Eve Family Fun event sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Centers. This year's "Rock Your Socks Off!" 50s-themed party got everyone dancing (even Elvis!), while enjoying ice cream floats, a vintage toy display, and activities galore.

Winter Break Workshops Filling Quickly

What could be better than spending some holiday time at Salem's museum for kids? Join us for a variety of workshops to keep you busy right on through this festive season - but sign up soon as spaces are limited!

Available classes are:
- Gingerbread Village
- Candy Condos
- Candy Cane Sleighs
- Winter Holidays Around the World.

Call us for more information or to register. 503-371-3631.

Giving Tree Gives Back

Join A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village in sharing the joy of learning this holiday season through our exciting new Giving Tree.

Located just outside our museum store, the Gilbert House Giving Tree is adorned with assorted gift tags. By purchasing one of these tags, you will support ACCESS, the museum's new outreach program which provides underserved youth and families with a means to access the valuable educational tools that Discovery Village provides. Visit the Gilbert House Giving Tree and help make Salem's children's museum a welcoming place for all families.