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Things to do in Salem

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Sep 04, 2025 - Sep 05, 2025
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Salem Witch Village
10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Museum
282 Rear Derby Street
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Salem Witch Village features an indoor maze offering guided tours, exhibits on witchcraft, souvenir shops, and haunted house experiences in Salem, Massachusetts.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours.

Adults: $15, Children (5-12): $10, Under 5: Free.

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Peabody Essex Museum
Th-Mo 10:00-17:00
Museum
East India Square 161 Essex Street
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Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA, offers extensive collections of art and culture, including notable Asian art and historical properties across a vast campus.

Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Adults: $20, Seniors (65+): $15, Students: $10, Free for children under 16.

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Salem Witch Museum
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00, Jul-Aug 10:00-19:00
Museum
32 Derby Sq Old Salem Town Hall
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Salem Witch Museum presents the complete narrative of Salem's history, focusing on the 1692 witch trials and cultural significance through immersive exhibits.

Duration: 1.5 hours.

Adults: $12, Children (6-14): $10, Children under 6: Free.

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The House of the Seven Gables
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum
115 Derby Street
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House of the Seven Gables, a National Historic Landmark in Salem, Massachusetts, showcases 17th-century architecture and gardens, highlighting American maritime history.

Duration: About 2 hours.

Adults: $15, Seniors: $13, Youth (6-14): $7, Children (Under 6): Free.

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Witch House
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Museum
310 1/2 Essex St. (at Route 114)
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The Witch House Corwin House, Salem's sole structure linked to the 1692 witch trials, showcases daily life during the hysteria. Explore its rich history in a unique museum setting.

Duration: About 1 hour.

Free. Special events may require paid tickets.

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New England Pirate Museum
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum
274 Derby St (btw Liberty St. & Hawthorne Bl.)
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New England Pirate Museum in Salem offers insights into Captain Kidd and 17th-century piracy through artifacts, presentations, and wax figures.

Duration: 1-2 hours.

Paid. Adults: $8, Children (6-14): $5, Discount for seniors.

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Winter Island Park
8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Park
50 Winter Island Road
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Winter Island Park in Salem, MA is a 45-acre island accessible via a causeway, featuring camping sites, a lighthouse, and scenic views.

Duration: 2-4 hours.

Free. Camping sites may require a reservation fee.

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Forest River Park
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Park
32 Clifton Ave
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Forest River Park in Salem offers beaches, picnic areas, and a playground, alongside a living history museum by the riverfront.

Duration: 1 to 3 hours.

Free. Some special events may have associated costs.

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Witch Dungeon Museum
Apr-Nov Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00
Museum
16 Lynde St
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The Witch Dungeon Museum in Salem, Massachusetts includes live reenactments of the 1692 witch trials and tours of a replica dungeon where condemned witches were held.

Duration: About 1 hour.

Adults: $10, Children (6-14): $5, Under 6: Free.

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Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Open 24 hours
Park
24 Liberty Street
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Salem Witch Trials Memorial features 20 stone benches, each representing a victim executed during the 1692 trials, located in Salem, Massachusetts.

Duration: 30 minutes.

Free.

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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum
160 Derby St (at Orange St.)
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site is a 9-acre park in Salem, MA, showcasing the city’s rich maritime history and historical architecture.

Duration: About 2 hours.

Free. Guided tours may require advance registration.

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Witch History Museum
Apr-Nov Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00
Museum
197 Essex St # 201
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Witch History Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, presents wax exhibits and dioramas depicting life during the Salem witch trials of the late 1600s.

Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Adults: $10, Children (6-14): $5, Under 6: Free. Discounted rates for groups.

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Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Museum
288 Derby St
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Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers highlights Salem's history of witchcraft and seafaring with lifelike wax figures and immersive exhibits.

Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours.

Adults: $12, Children (3-12): $8. Discounts available for seniors and groups.

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Ropes Mansion
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum
318 Essex St
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Ropes Mansion is a historic Georgian Colonial mansion located in Salem, Massachusetts, known for its intricate architecture and lush gardens.

Duration: 1-2 hours.

Free. Special events may require a paid ticket.

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Hamilton Hall
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Event hall
9 Chestnut St
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Hamilton Hall is a historic 19th-century federal-style building in Salem, USA, serving as a community center for public and private events.

Duration: About 1 hour.

Free. Available for public events; some private events may have fees.

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Salem Common
Open 24 hours
Park
N Washington Square
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Salem Common is a historic village green in Salem, Massachusetts, featuring monuments and a rich history dating back to the 17th century.

Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours.

Free.

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Punto Urban Art Museum
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum
91-1 Peabody St
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Punto Urban Art Museum promotes community engagement through public art in Salem, Massachusetts. Visitors discover local and global artwork enriching the urban environment.

Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours.

Free. Some workshops may require a paid ticket.

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Salem Willows Park
10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Park
167 Fort Ave
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Salem Willows Park, established in 1858, features a beach, arcade, food vendors, a carousel, and outdoor concerts in Salem, Massachusetts.

Duration: 2-3 hours.

Free. Some special events may require a paid ticket.

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Studios at Porter Mill
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum
95 Rantoul St
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Studios at Porter Mill in Salem, USA, houses local artists' studios and hosts rotating exhibitions. Engage with vibrant art and community events.

Duration: 1-2 hours.

Free. Some workshops or special events may have a fee.

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The Witch House salem mass
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum
310 1/2 Essex St. (at Route 114)
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The Witch House in Salem, MA, is a 17th-century historic home offering guided and self-guided tours focused on 17th-century life and the Salem Witch Trials.

Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Adults: $10, Seniors (65+): $8, Children (6-18): $5, Children under 6: Free.

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Salem Pioneer Village
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum
Forest River Park
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Salem Pioneer Village, opened in 1930, is a seasonal living-history museum replicating a 17th-century colonial village in Salem, Massachusetts.

Duration: 2-3 hours.

Free. Some events and special tours may require a paid ticket.