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Bush House Museum Architecture Tour: History and Mysteries

Posted on by bhmsalem in Events, Special tours and events

Sunday May 17, 2026 From 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. | Bush House Museum

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Back by popular demand!  Please join us for the Bush House Museum historic architecture tour.

Feel the magic as we explore the Bush House Museum inside and out. What is its style of architecture and where did it originate? What’s the love story behind why Asahel Bush II insisted upon this style? 

Discover the stories of fascinating people who contributed to the house design and construction.  Admire the work of a family that fled religious persecution in Bohemia and became the most sought-after marble craftsmen in 19th century New York. 

Join us for an enlightening tour of the beauty and magic of the Bush House – with a few mysteries and oddities for good measure!

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Please meet your tour guide, Kathy, outside on the east side of the House to view the exterior architecture before heading into the Museum as a group. 

Location: Bush House Museum, Mission Street Southeast, Salem, OR, USA

Tour guide:  Kathy Lingo is a retired architect and a docent at the Bush House Museum. She enjoys discovering the stories that historic buildings can tell.

This tour is limited to 12 attendees. Register earlier rather than later, registration closes on Friday, May 15 and we can not accommodate walk-ups.

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Bush House Museum Architecture Tour: History and Mysteries

Posted on by bhmsalem in Uncategorized

SUNDAY August 17, 2025 From 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. | BUSH HOUSE MUSEUM

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Back by popular demand!  We will conduct the Bush House Museum Historic Architecture tour.

Are you curious about the architecture of the Bush House Museum? What’s with that door to nowhere? Why is the basement mostly above ground? What’s with those two steps up from the servants level? What style is this architecture and who was the architect?

Take a deep dive into the architecture of the Bush House.  Learn about its Italianate style of architecture, rooted in Italian villa design and the Romantic movement in 19th century art. Explore finely crafted wood and metal details and exquisite marble fireplaces throughout the house.

Join us for an interesting and enlightening tour of the oddities of Bush House Museum. and enlightening tour of the oddities of Bush House Museum.

Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025

Time: The tour will begin promptly at 1:30pm and will conclude at 2:30pm.
Please meet your tour guide, Kathy, outside on the east side of the House to view the exterior architecture before heading into the Museum as a group. 

Location: Bush House Museum, Mission Street Southeast, Salem, OR, USA

This tour is capped at 12 guests, so please be sure to register to hold your spot! 

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Bush House Museum Architecture Tour: History and Mysteries

Posted on by bhmsalem in Current shows in our new America Waldo Bogle Gallery, Events

SUNDAY June 22, 2025 From 12:15 P.M. to 1:15 P.M. | BUSH HOUSE MUSEUM

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Are you curious about the architecture of the Bush House Museum? What’s with that door to nowhere? Why is the basement mostly above ground? What’s with those two steps up from the servants level? What style is this architecture and who was the architect?

Take a deep dive into the architecture of the Bush House.  Learn about its Italianate style of architecture, rooted in Italian villa design and the Romantic movement in 19th century art. Explore finely crafted wood and metal details and exquisite marble fireplaces throughout the house.

Join us for an interesting and enlightening tour of the oddities of Bush House Museum.

Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025

Time: The tour will begin promptly at 12:15pm and will conclude at 1:15pm.
Please meet your tour guide, Kathy, outside on the east side of the House to view the exterior architecture before heading into the Museum as a group. 

Location: Bush House Museum, Mission Street Southeast, Salem, OR, USA

This tour is capped at 12 guests, so please be sure to register to hold your spot! 

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