Beginning immediately, guided tours and specialty tours at Bush House Museum are temporarily suspended until further notice as we prepare for the opening of the restored Servants’ Quarters this fall.
This temporary closure allows us to safely complete restoration work in the historic home while protecting our visitors, volunteers, and staff. During this time, crews are repainting the space using historically appropriate colors and reclaiming original flooring to create an authentic interpretation of this important area of the museum.
A New Chapter of Bush House History
The restoration of the Servants’ Quarters will introduce visitors to a fascinating and often overlooked part of life at Bush House. Through thoughtfully recreated spaces and historic artifacts, the new exhibit will explore the daily lives of the women and men whose work supported the Bush household at the turn of the twentieth century.
When the exhibit opens this fall, visitors will discover:
- A recreated servant’s bedroom
- Historic tools, utensils, and household equipment used in daily work
- Stories of the individuals whose labor kept the household running
- Insights into the lives of domestic workers and their connections to the Salem community
This new experience offers a richer, more complete understanding of the people whose contributions were essential to the Bush family and to Salem’s history.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this exciting restoration project. We look forward to welcoming you back early September to explore the newly restored Servants’ Quarters and experience a new perspective on Bush House Museum.
